id,score,fact,topic
erv4zf,6928,"In Avengers Endgame (2019), Tony Starks suit retracts from the feet first while entering Stark Tower in order to land more quietly.",Literature
erxtri,1222,"In Ice Age (2002) Sid is singing about how all the mammoths are extinct, in one of his little songs he says: “If your species will continue clap your hands” out of him, Manny, and Diego, he is the only one to clap, and his species is the only species not extinct yet!",Music
es1t17,708,In Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) Rey's goggles are made from salvaged stormtrooper eyepieces.,Movies_TV
eruyie,595,"In Shazam (2019) director David Sandberg, who also directed Annabelle: Creation (2017), included the doll in the bottom left corner of the screen during the pawn shop scene.",Movies_TV
es2xzs,559,Boba Fett recognises R2-D2 on Jabba's Sail Barge - Return of the Jedi (1983),Movies_TV
es3l4r,392,"In The Thing (1982), when the creature ""roars"", it is rumored that John Carpenter himself said that it is emitting the screams every of every creature it has consumed thus far",Literature
es666q,273,"In Green Hornet (2011), when Britt Reid (Seth Rogen) first appears on the news, Kato (Jay Chou) does not and remarks ""I'm too fast for TV."" This is a reference to Bruce Lee, who played the original Kato and actually had to slow his movements for the cameras to capture them.",Movies_TV
es28cr,237,In Ironman 1 (2008) after returning to America Tony gets a cheese burger from Burger King and then holds a press conference and turns his life around. The day RDJ got off drugs and turned his life around he went to a Burger King to throw his drugs into the ocean,Other
es1rxv,164,"In Avengers Endgame (2019), Tony Stark's mustache changes while he confronts Thanos",Literature
es2mnx,139,"Before getting the role of Uhura in Star Trek (2009), Zoe Saldana played an immigration officer in The Terminal (2004). Her character Dolores Torres was a superfan who attended Star Trek conventions, proclaiming ""Trekkies are everywhere!""",Movies_TV
ery34h,117,"In Mary & Max (2010), Max is shown he ""took a seat at the dentist's waiting room"" by taking a chair home with him. It's the same chair he sits on to write his letters to Mary.",Literature
es3phn,83,"In The Addams Family (2019), Wednesday Addams pigtails are two nooses.",Movies_TV
es4g3q,51,"The Star Wars: The Phantom Menace (1999), the Droidikas present at the Battle of Naboo have no shields, as the Gungan’s own shields would not allow for their shields to enter.",Games
es50te,47,"Avengers endgame(2019): hawkeye and thor have avengers recruitment scene, making all 6 original avengers have recruitment scenes",Literature
es59vz,25,"In Princess Mononoke (1997), Ashitaka is hit in the face, leaving a scar. In later scenes his hood shows signs of repair.",Movies_TV
es929j,15,"In BLADE RUNNER 2049’s memory lab scene, K’s reflection is shown as if peaking behind the head of Ana while she looks at his memory, alluding to the fact that he’s actually been seeing her memory the entire film as we learn later on.",Movies_TV
es6ubm,11,"The Lego Movie (2014) - Abraham Lincoln is voiced by Will Forte, who also portrayed a separate rendition of the character in the animated series Clone High. Both were directed by Phil Lord and Chris Miller.",Politics
erbclm,1829,Despicable Me (2010): The sound system supports Gru Ray Discs instead of Blu Ray Discs,SciTech
erfzo0,595,In John wick (2014) John can be seen wearing 2 wedding rings as a nice little emotional detail showing his strong connection to his wife who passed away.,Art_Event
erceoi,575,"In the movie Joker (2019), when Arthur goes out with Sophia the newspaper mentions about the Chernobyl disaster at the bottom depicting that the movie is set in 1986",Movies_TV
ergug1,570,Click (2006) had this legendary White Chicks (2004) Reference,Other
erh1k4,426,"In Infinity War (2018) Tony uses a nanotech shield to shield himself from Thanos's blast which later causes him to lose other parts from his suit and eventually get stabbed. In Endgame (2019), He uses an energy shield instead to prevent that. This shows how he always learns from his previou mistakes",Games
ernwzt,375,"1917 released 2020 - When George MacKay playing the main soldier was running in the scene shown, the soldier he bumps into was not a planned stunt. In fact, this was an accident where they decided to carry on the shot as they only had enough explosives for 4 attempts",Other
erh45x,250,In The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) the worker next to Ian Malcolm who is trying to contact Sarah Harding via satellite phone is holding the handset with the earpiece facing away from his ear,Movies_TV
ercvwk,239,"In ""Tangled"" (2010) During the 'I've got a dream' song. You can see Pinocchio sitting on the rafters over looking everyone. Another cross movie reference in the Disney world.",Movies_TV
erkndy,176,"In Spider- Man 3 (2007), Peter’s helmet still has the sticker that was partially ripped off in Spider- Man 2 (2004)",Literature
erbbnv,116,PAN AM (ceased operation in 1991)which was featured in Blade Runner can also be seen briefly in Blade Runner 2049.,Movies_TV
ernd91,89,"In ""Cars"" (2006), Strip ""The King"" Weathers crashes due to his lack of roof flaps. Roof flaps function as an emergency spoiler when going backwards, counteracting the lift produced by the rear spoiler. Lightning McQueen has these roof flaps, which allows him to drive backwards in the same race.",SciTech
ermbz8,83,The first Scary Movie takes place around 2017,Movies_TV
eriyfq,34,At 1:12:34 in Fargo (1996) you can see the cameraman’s reflection in Jerry’s window,Movies_TV
ernhlz,27,"In the Iron Man 2 [2010] end credits stinger, when Agent Coulson arrives on scene in New Mexico, the vehicle badging has been removed. In the matching scene in Thor [2011], the badging is visible.",Movies_TV
ernruq,19,"In The Lego Batman Movie (2017), Joker tells Batman about how they have been fighting for 78 years, which is completely accurate, seeing as the 80th anniversary of Batman was two years later, in 2019.",Movies_TV
erquwj,15,"The Big Lebowski (1998) - Phillip Seymour Hoffman flubs a line and it was left in the final cut: ""...necessary means for a necessary means for a higher education.""",SciTech
ermqma,10,"In The Lego Batman Movie (2017), one of the songs that Robin suggests in the final scene as background music is Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley.",Music
ernk5l,8,"Frozen (2013) The Swing painting recreated without the ""lover"" in the bottom left corner. Would have made better foreshadowing with it in there",Games
erq1la,4,"In Coming to America (1988) before King Jaffe Joffer arrives at McDowell's Restaurant, Cleo McDowell is seen reading McDonald's Operations Manual.",Movies_TV
eqvib2,469,Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows pt.1 (2010). Super-competent Hermione finishes changing clothes before all of the other 'Harrys'.,Literature
er1xob,417,"In the movie ""Cars"" (2006) when they show the crowd before the re-match you can see 2 cars spitting on the public",Movies_TV
eqxt50,192,"In Monsters University (2013) all architecture from doors, windows and molding incorporates either Horns, Teeth and/or Eyes.",SciTech
er2cf4,165,"In keeping with the Western themes in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019), when Brad Pitt arrives at the Manson ranch, his laces are tied to the sides of his moccasins and he jingles his keys as he walks...meant to evoke the spurs of a dangerous stranger entering town in a cowboy flick.",Movies_TV
eqwvkb,92,"In Edward Scissorhands(1990), the neighbor who tells Edward to not be concerned with his “handicap” at the BBQ is the same neighbor who later warns the younger brother about the “cripple”",Literature
eqzc9l,81,In Joker (2019) you can see parts of Arthur's final monologue in his notebook,Literature
er39sq,78,In « Split » 2016 there is 24 end credits in same time in background as Kevin Wendell Crumb as 24 different personalities,Movies_TV
equvvs,63,Ready Player One (2018): When the batmobile skids you can here the classic batman theme played on the tyre screeches.,Movies_TV
er89p9,61,"In 2012’s’ That’s My Boy, the younger version of Susan Sarandon’s character, is played by her daughter Eva Amurri.",Movies_TV
er9rgm,63,Short Circuit (1986) The intro uses a keyboard layout I can't find any information on.,SciTech
er2vt1,46,"The banana splits movie (2019) fleegle's ""scar"" looks somewhat identical to the banana cream pie he got on his face in the 1968-70 intro (the pic on the left is just as bad as this movie)",Movies_TV
er699r,39,Muder on the orient express (2017): All the suspects sitting at the table depict the last supper.,Literature
er6hdn,34,"In 1997’s Fools Rush In, Matthew Perry’s father is played by his actual father, John.",Movies_TV
er07k8,33,Plot twist foreshadowing in Tron Legacy (2010),Literature
er2g29,24,"In keeping with the Western themes in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019), when Brad Pitt arrives at the Manson ranch, his laces are tied to the sides of his moccasins and he jingles his keys as he walks...meant to evoke the spurs of a dangerous stranger entering town in a cowboy flick.",Movies_TV
er1ysm,23,In Little Miss Sunshine(2006) Olive says she was the runner-up in the Little Miss Chili Pepper pageant. In the kitchen you can see second and third place ribbons on the wall. These are subtle hints that Richard’s 9 step motivational program “Refuse to Lose” simply does not work in any facet.,Literature
er04x5,17,Hannibal Chau eats skin louse sushi in Pacific Rim (2013),Food_Drink
er6e2t,7,At the end of avengers endgame (2019) during Steve and peggys dance the same song from when Steve found fury in his apartment in the winter soldier the same song is playing,Entertainment
er16nl,2,"Hoodwinked! (2005) that’s not chief grizzly on the right of the case, but it says it is.",Politics
eqg99d,52590,"In Infinity War (2018), Thanos' opening monologue he says, ""I know what it's like to lose.... Turns the legs to jelly."" Later in Avengers: Endgame (2019) upon realizing his loss - the first thing Thanos does is take a seat.",Literature
eqpfql,5267,"In the outro sequence of Monsters University 2013, during the cataloging of Mike and Sully’s progression through Monsters inc, we see what is most likely Mike’s very first romantic encounter with his future girlfriend, Celia.",SciTech
eqi0kr,189,"In WALL-E (2008) During one of WALL-E and Eve’s first date, WALL-E is struck by lightning which charges his battery to full power.",SciTech
eqipco,186,"In this scene in The Matrix (1999), the water on the windows foreshadowed code",Literature
eqlq7b,185,Batman v. Superman - Lex is referred to as prisoner AC23-1940. Luthor's first appearance was Action Comics #23 in 1940. His prison uniform however is labelled 16 TK-421. TK-421 is a stormtrooper who from Star Wars: A New Hope.,Movies_TV
eqt2gw,101,In Zootopia (2016) the post-it note on the desk in Assistant Mayor Bellweather’s office has the name and number for Doug on it. Doug is the hitman. The truth was there!,Movies_TV
eqjcgs,76,"In Monsters University (2013), there’s a “winds of change” poster on Randall’s side of the dorm. Randall mentions the winds of change in Monsters, Inc. (2001), which takes place after the events of Monsters University.",Art_Event
eqo4gj,65,"In The Purge (2013), the daughter's name in the credits is Zoey but a trophy in her room has the name Zoe.",Movies_TV
eqkg2q,49,"In Forrest Gump (1994), Lt. Dan lectures Forrest and Bubba about the dangers of Vietnam right after their arrival in country. Just as he ends his speech to squat in the latrine, Forrest and Bubba look at each other, and the Beach Boys are heard singing ""This is the worst trip I've ever been on.""",Music
eqernm,34,"Meta Detail: In Hobbs & Shaw (2019), Shaw eludes to having used a classic mini for a particular 'Job' in Italy...",Literature
eqhvoq,28,"The Lobby shootout, green credits sequence, and street chase in The Matrix (1999) were all full tributes to Ghost in the Shell (1995)",Movies_TV
eqg06m,21,"In Bad Boys [1995] the bars are just painted wood, as the chain scratches off some paint",Music
eqtqmj,9,"In “Joker” (2019) During the police chase, as Arthur gets onto the subway the intercom says “Next stop, Beford Falls” as in the fictional New York town from the classic film “It’s A Wonderful Life”.",Movies_TV
eqs3s7,6,"In Neo Tokyo [1987] a poster of ""Le tour du cadran"" can be seen, the characters of Chocolat and Foottit (upper poster) are in fact a duo of clowns that became very popular in 1890 in Paris. The man that leads them through the ""supernatural"" world can be seen perhaps as a tribute to Foottit himself.",Movies_TV
eqmtja,7,"In Workers Leaving the Lumière Factory (1895), there's also a dog leaving the factory, which means they could bring dogs to the workplace",Pets_Animals
eqtrwn,0,1917 Opening and Closing shots,Sports
eqnnwe,0,"In Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009), during the first conversation Harry had with Professor Slughorn in his office, there is a mixture of the Greek classical orders in the columns, the Ionic order (Volutes) and the Corinthian order (Capitel)",Literature
eq1rdh,45157,Fun Fact- Spiderman: Far from home [2019] is the only Spider-Man movie with a daytime final battle scene,Movies_TV
epzdc1,8657,"In The Phantom Menace (1999), ET’s species can be seen in the senate.",Movies_TV
eq8dqj,3235,In The Monuments Men (2014) The aged version of George Clooney's character is played by Clooney's actual father.,Movies_TV
eq3h3s,223,"Steven Spielberg showed up for a routine set visit during the filming of the Steve Madden scene in Wolf Of Wall Street (2013), and ended up co-directing the scene according to Martin Scorsese. He gave advice to actors and suggested camera angles, but went officially uncredited",Movies_TV
eq9ps4,131,"No Country For Old Men (2007) When Chigurh shoots Wells in his hotel room, he places his off-hand behind the charging handle of the shotgun preventing the action from ejecting the fired shell and leaving evidence.",Politics
eq1jdq,76,"Everything about the Live Aid performance in Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) was an exact copy of the actually performance, from the stage and announcers to the band's on stage actions. (Link to side-by-side comparison in comments)",Music
eq92k0,77,In Toy Story (1995) the carpet in Sid's house matches the Carpet from The Shining (1980),Literature
eqae16,60,"In Gravity (2013) at one point of the movie, you can see, reflected in the visor of george Clooney, an additional astronaut that is not in the film. That astronaut is a ""fake"" cameraman. This is because the director Alfonso Cuarón wanted to simulate that the filming had really taken place in space.",Movies_TV
epyn95,59,In Star Wars: Episode 3 - Revenge of the Sith (2005) you can see General Grevious has the identical lightsaber hilt as Anakin and Obi-Wan in his right hands.,Movies_TV
eq78iy,27,"In ""Joker""(2019) when Arthur grabs the camera, the blue lighting makes his suit appear purple. It's a reference to the original design of the Joker's suit.",Other
eqdcxj,22,"In Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) when Tony enters Hawkeye's barn to fix a tractor, he casually says ""Hello dear"" while approaching the tractor. It's a John *Deere* tractor. Multiple watches, but this one just clicked for me.",Literature
eqcinh,18,"In the Shawshank Redemption (1994) Andy doesn’t help Capt. Hadley with a tax issue, he cons him. Andy would know that the estate paid any taxes owed before the money is doled out, and he would know that there was no such thing as a “one time only gift to your spouse.” (Details in comments)",Other
eq8zx0,14,"In Tucker and Dale vs Evil [2010], after Tucker gets his fingers reattached, one of them appear to have a woman's red fake nail glued to it",Movies_TV
eq965i,12,"The muzzle flashes bounce and reflect off the locker, Escape From Tarkov Raid (2020)",Literature
eqcvfx,11,"Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019) Early on Cliff Booth drinks a bloody mary, as seen in a flashback scene being enjoyed by his wife.",Literature
eq4iqg,11,"Saw this ""Maz Kanata"" statue in Anakin's bedroom in Star Wars Episode 1 (1999)",Movies_TV
eq4z56,5,"In Olympus Has Fallen (2013) right after the White House is attacked, someone forgot to spell check...",Other
eqcobw,0,"In the movie ""G Force"" (2009) the character ""Speckles"" is a mole. This is a subtle nod to the fact that he is a mole in the organization.",Movies_TV
eqd3bs,0,"The banana splits movie (2019) the first line in the movie is ""Taft studios presents... the banana splits"" the banana splits was created by hannah Barbara which was a division of taft broadcasting company",Movies_TV
epi0hw,14811,"This scene (top) from 'Bounty Law' in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019) is filmed on the same location in Melody Ranch, as the scene (below) from Django Unchained (2013).",Movies_TV
epn50u,1971,"In “Joker” (2019), while Arthur is practicing how he’s gonna come out on Murray’s show, you can see that he made his own mug out of magic marker to replicate the set of the show.",Movies_TV
epvah2,1936,(Toy Story 3. 2010) next to Woody is Lightning McQueen.,Literature
eppz6e,1480,"In Batman Returns (1992), Michelle Pfeiffer was powdered down, then vacuumed into her costume, before painting it with a silicon-based finish. Since it was so tight, Pfeiffer was always slightly choked by it and described it as ""the most uncomfortable costume I've ever been in.""",Movies_TV
eprrit,43,In ‘A Clockwork Orange’ (1971) there is a reference to that other Stanley Kubrick masterpiece ‘2001: a Space Odyssey’ (1968) when Alex is talking to the record store employee.,Movies_TV
epo3bz,40,"Billy Idol was James Cameron's original first pick to play the T-1000 in Terminator 2: Judgement Day. However, a serious motorcycle accident involving Idol caused the part to be recast with Robert Patrick.",Movies_TV
epreg8,35,"There's a brief visual reference to Trainspotting (1996, top) in Layer Cake (2004, bottom). I've never been able to decide whether it has some significance or it's just a bit of fun by Matthew Vaughn. Either way, I'm certain it's intended.",Literature
epmg6j,36,"In Jurassic Park (1993) the signature sound of the Velociraptor was made using sounds of a horse, a de-barked dog, a goose, a man's voice, a walrus, and a teenage dolphin",Movies_TV
epqz5s,26,"In Django Unchained (2012), Once Django and Stephen are alone, Stephen drops his cane and his stutter, speaking normally and standing up straight, showing that his feebleness was an act",Movies_TV
epjbrs,26,"In Swiss Army Man (2016), while the characters are stranded in the wilderness with only their imaginations, the soundtrack consists entirely of human voices, clapping, etc.",Movies_TV
epnxzl,20,"In Parasite (2019), Mr. Park briefly mentions that their housekeeper eats ""enough for two"". Later, it is revealed that...",Literature
epvla2,5,"In Akira [1988] a relief of ""Snow white and the seven dwarfs"" [1937] (in which the seven dwarfs and the woodland creatures keep watch over her, waiting for the prince to come and wake her up from the spell) can be seen in the baby room once Tetsuo finds the espers.",Weather_Time
ept05p,0,"In Spider-Man 2 (2004), in this scene Peter falls down by someone’s hand, but in the next scene we see no people around him",Literature
epvls5,0,During Netflix Titans (2020) Dawn is seen here completely disregarding the rule of secret identity after a battle at a carnival. Her mask is resting on her forehead.,Art_Event
eprbrt,0,In Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999) - Qui'gon 'Jedi mind tricks' Boss Nass into thinking they have gods that have a traditonary pledge when a fellow Gungan is saved.,Movies_TV
eptphx,0,"In “Enchanted (2007)” Giselle is offered an apple with a skull on it, which is a mise en scène to Jack Skellington. It is a pastiche to when Sally tried to poison Dr. Finkelstein in Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)",SciTech
epu2hw,0,In the movie George of The Jungle (1997) starring Brendan Fraser. He jokingly fights a lion to show off. This lion is a male due to the mane on the lion.,Movies_TV
ep5mrq,9759,In Avengers: Endgame (2019) Thor only aims for the head when fighting Thanos (With Mjolnir in 3rd and 6th frame). These are all fighting scenes between Thor and Thanos.,Games
epbpm2,246,"In Spider-Man (2002), Spider-Man’s hand leaves a trail of blood on the cable as he lowers it",Movies_TV
epcybl,202,"I don't know if this counts, but Toy Story 2 is a sponsor on the early version of Lightning McQueen in the 2005 Cars teaser trailer.",Literature
epehpu,73,"Sean Bean was at two ""Council of Elrond"" meetings. One in LOTR: Fellowship of the Ring (2001) and one in The Martian (2015).",Movies_TV
ep5l7d,37,In Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) there is a notice signed by Richard M. Nixon staring all characters and incidents are works of fiction in the film.,Movies_TV
epd57k,34,"In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I (2010), when Harry unassumingly takes the golden snitch from Scrimgeour who expects it to open up as snitches have flesh memories, Emma Watson acts out that tension even though it's not articulated in the scene",Literature
ep3euv,29,"The Looping Rollercoaster is the exact same in Rollercoaster 1977 and National Lampoon's Vacation, here's how it looks today IRL",Travel_Geo
ep7ej6,28,"In Monsters’ Inc (2001) at the end of the movie where Waternoose is arrested, there are two CDA agents wearing the number 00112.",Movies_TV
epcnte,22,"(Godzilla, 2014) Before it gets covered up, the text in the opening credits makes refrence to the old godzilla films and their method of monster rampaging!",Movies_TV
ep7amn,3,"In Girl, Interrupted, there's a scene where ""Que Sera"" plays. This song also opens Heathers, a 1989 movie also starring Winona Rider",Movies_TV
ep7qob,0,"In Star Wars The Clone Wars (2008) (this is s04e04 but I think elsewhere too, even in the movie of the same name), the use of Force Lighting makes the skeleton of the victim visible, similar to X-rays",Movies_TV
epfaqk,0,In The Lighthouse (2019) poster the silhouettes of Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson can be seen in the clouds,Movies_TV
eoud7y,631,"In Avengers Endgame (2019), for a few frames profesor hulk can bee seen using a pencil to press certain buttons since using his fingers for such small switches would be impractical.",Games
eoj7bt,193,"In Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011), when Ceaser says his first word, the camerawork foreshadows the apes rising to become the dominant species. The camera moves to a low angle shot when Ceaser speaks, and the reverse shot of Dodge is a high angle shot.",SciTech
eovk4i,193,"In Monsters, Inc. (2001), the snakes in Celia’s hair look around in alarm when she gasps.",Weather_Time
eoj1jq,118,"The whole time Harry and Hermione are in the past in ""Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)“ you can hear the ticking of the Time-Turner",Literature
eoxr6r,80,The mise-en-scène of these two bathroom scenes in The Joker (2019) are pastiches of those from The Shining (1980). Jack Nicholson previously portrayed the Joker in Batman (1989).,Movies_TV
eov16d,71,"I’m Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010), Umbridge’s patronus sits beside her to keep the dementors in the courtroom at bay.",Literature
eomnp6,70,"In Zootopia (2016), If you look closely at Clawhauser's spots, you will see a hidden Mickey Mouse on his cheeks.",Games
eorkf5,56,"In The Pagemaster (1994), as Richard, Adventure, Fantasy, and Horror are leaving the adventure section and heading into fantasy, they are traveling on the yellow brick road.",Other
eowa0o,49,"In Star Wars The Force Awakens (2015), Finn's Stormtrooper Name Is the Same as Princess Leia's Cell in Star Wars: A New Hope (1977)",Movies_TV
eowfat,36,Cars (2006) The minivan that passes Mac on the highway has its left turn blinker on as it gets into the right lane,Politics
eojyxg,32,What was originally supposed to happen in the bathroom scene from Joker (2019),Movies_TV
eoloz7,28,Check out the settings found in this scene of Snakes on a Plane (2006),Movies_TV
eovcld,28,"In Parasite (2019), when Chung-sook is clearing off the table, she accidentally throws her phone in the trash.",Pets_Animals
eow881,15,Scary Movie (2000). Cindy’s window says “Always Open”. Making sense why James Van Der Beek’s character interrupts the bedroom scene.,Movies_TV
eozcnt,16,"In Joker (2019 )(dir Todd Philips), Murray Franklin introduces a guest on his show, an actor, called ""Ethan chase"". Ethan Chase was also the name of Zack Galifianakis' character in Due Date (2010) another movie previously directed by Todd Philips.",Movies_TV
eopwpv,7,An analysis of an alternative poster of Parasite (2019),SciTech
eowgbi,4,"Upon rewatch, the painfully obvious stunt driver during the final car chase in Bad Boys (1995).",SciTech
eozs03,1,"In The Incredibles (2004). Syndrome throws Mr. Incredible on accident because he had been rehearsing his grand entrance as a superhero by tossing a fuel truck. In the former he introduces himself as Syndrome, your nemesis. In the latter as syndrome a new superhero.",Movies_TV
eouncm,0,"In Joker (2019), as Arthur leaves his work place, he mimics the iconic dance which he does on the Bronx stairs.",Entertainment
eou7ng,0,"In Avengers: Infinity War (2018) when Doctor Strange gives Thanos the time stone before he summons the stone there is a star in the background in which he ""grabs"" to summon the stone.",SciTech
eof5qr,540,"In Lilo and Stitch (2002), Disney+ has an alternative edited version where Lilo is hiding behind a pizza box instead of a dryer to satisfy safety concerns about children hiding in dryers",Food_Drink
eo3bgk,409,"In Avengers Endgame (2019) Stan lee drives a car, in the back of the car you can notice a phrase ""NUFF SAID"" which was one of the famous quote said by Stan Lee",SciTech
eod13b,286,"In Scott Pilgrim vs The World (2010), Scott asks for a list of her Evil Exes, and she sarcastically says she might get it laminated. When she does give him the list, it is in fact laminated.",Literature
eo8tbs,249,"In 1408 (2007), in the scene where the room calls and tells Mike Enslin to use their express check out service, it shows a rope tied into a noose. When he sees an illusion of him using it, the rope is replaced with the room's towels tied together since the rope is not part of the room.",Music
eo7j6f,191,In A New Hope (1977) you can see David Prowse through Darth Vader’s non tinted eye cutouts,Movies_TV
eo9a5r,127,"In ""Concussion"" (2015), while NFL player Mike Webster visits his former team doctor at his clinic office, Mike is calmed and placed next to the skull of a woodpecker, an animal known to withstand repetitive blows to the head.",SciTech
eoduwh,74,In The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) Sally sews and let’s down the basket of goodies all from a spiders web.,Art_Event
eobm3j,46,"Sideways (2004) The wine Miles saved for a special occasion then wound up drinking at a fast food restaurant is Chateau Cheval Blanc, a wine that is predominantly Merlot",Food_Drink
eod7hm,43,"In The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976) starring David Bowie, Bryce walks past Bowies most recently released album 'Young Americans' in the record store.",SciTech
eohxqi,49,"In The Terminator (1984), the toy truck Arnold runs over at the beginning of the film is nearly identical to the real truck he drives at the end.",Movies_TV
eocu93,36,"In The Founder(2016), you can see Ray Kroc look on a map to find San Bernadino. This map is inaccurate as it shows Irvine, CA, a city formally incorporated in 1971.",Other
eofw2y,32,"In Frozen (2013) when Olaf sings 'In Summer' he has a drink in his hand with the ice in the drink shaped himself, foreshadowing that he could melt in summer like the ice in his drink would.",Food_Drink
eofwgc,17,"The Irishman (2019), the scale model for Jimmy Hoffa’s Vegas plans is clearly 3D printed, a process not present during the ‘50’s-‘60’s timeframe of the film.",Movies_TV
eogvs1,14,"In Midsommar (2019), you can see a picture of Dani on her parents' nightstand. The vase with flowers behind the portrait foreshadows Dani being crowned as May Queen later in the movie.",Movies_TV
eoihs2,10,In Real Steel (2011) you can see an advertisement for the Xbox 720 in the final battle.,Games
eois75,6,"In the credits of Threat Level Midnight (2019), Ryan Howard’s friend Troy is credited as “Troy Underbridge.” This is actually a reference to The Lord of the Rings, where Frodo goes under the name “Underhill.” Dwight mentions on many occasions on how Troy resembles a Hobbit like Frodo",Literature
enqzuh,145,"In X-Men: The Last Stand (2006), when Storm electrocutes Callisto, you can see Callisto's lip piercing glowing red hot afterward.",Literature
env62s,99,"In Mulan (1998) it can be seen that when Mulan is portrayed as a female, her jaw is smooth, but when she is pretending to be a male, her jaw is sharper and more masculine.",Movies_TV
ennenp,80,"Joker (2019)- Arthur’s adoption application is less worn out than the other papers in the file indicating that a fake, intentionally worn out one may have been added to Penny’s file but it still doesn’t match the other papers.",Other
enm4zg,77,In Klaus (2019) the postman is halfway through his target halfway through the movie.,Movies_TV
enlln1,45,"In Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018), the spider that bit Miles and was in the underground was from Alchemax. It probably crawled onto the Prowler (Uncle Aaron) and fell off during his “engineering job.”",Literature
envdrt,46,"In Catch Me If You Can (2002), Frank tells Carl they are landing on runway 44 at LaGuardia. Runway numbers only go up to 36 which he would have know had he been an actual airline pilot.",Travel_Geo
eo0hiu,21,"In the movie ""The Invention of Lying"" (2009) you can see the crowd is computer generated. Look the the people to the right of each white line.",Movies_TV
enzqwr,20,In Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) Harry casts the spell Arania Exumai against the spiders in the forest. He learns this by watching Tom Riddle cast it against Aragog in the past.,Literature
enze4t,19,"In The Muppet Movie (1979), Kermit assures Animal that his “big scene” is happening soon.",Movies_TV
enz24z,19,"In ""Missing Link"" (2019), explorer Lionel Frost has references in his drawer to ""Boxtrolls"" (2014), ""Kubo and the Two Strings"" (2016), and ""ParaNorman"" (2012)",Literature
enz5u0,15,"In Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade (1989) The opening sequence shows a man finding an artifact named the Cross of Coronado. Later on, the man in possession of the cross has a ship also named the Coronado.",Other
eny49x,12,[1989] Indiana Jones Last Crusade - The ropes weren’t tied to the chair in any way. Indy and Dad could have simply stood up and unraveled the ropes.,Other
eo1lp3,14,"In Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse (2018), when Miles shocks Peter, his nervous system is highlighted instead of the usual bones portrayal",Literature
enxw9p,7,"At the end of Road house (1989)when everyone says they saw nothing these four monkeys see no evil, hear no evil , speak no evil and do no evil. Are seen in the background",Movies_TV
enxwo9,4,"In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles [1990], a stunt man/crew member can be seen bottom right of the screen as the floor collapses in April's house/antique shop.",Movies_TV
engq6k,28363,"In the Pixar short film “Bao” (2018), the white woman is first seen dressed a bit immodestly and with heavy makeup, but later is seen dressed modestly and with little makeup. This is meant to juxtapose who the mother saw her as initially vs who she actually was.",Movies_TV
enekmv,454,"In Coraline (2009), there are 3 pictures of the later revealed ghost children, captured by the other mother.",Movies_TV
enikcb,472,In Shrek 2 (2004) the guards grind pepper directly on Shrek's eyes since pepper spray had yet to exist,Movies_TV
ene8ob,326,"In Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse (2018), when Peter B. Parker says the restaurant he and Miles Morales are it closed 6 years ago in his dimension, wondering why, you can see on the door that the restaurant has a ""C"" rating.",Literature
en5zh2,272,In The Addams Family (2019) Morticia resisted pugsleys hypnosis by focusing on his striped shirt instead of his pocket watch.,Fashion
enbpaf,258,"In this scene from Under the Silver Lake (2018), Garfield's character has his hand stuck to an Amazing Spider-Man comic book from the table. Cred: filmthusiast",Literature
encvot,179,"In The Vow (2012), Channing Tatum run twice in a hospital (20:35 and 24:24) but it's the same shot, one has a horizontal axis symmetry (or at least another try of the same shot).",Math
en8vzs,102,"In Boogie Nights The customer in the stereo store talking with Buck, was the first person to play the part of Dirk Diggler in the 1988 PTA short The Dirk Diggler story.",Literature
en5d0r,89,"The sound of music (1965) In the song “favourite things” when the children were listing their favourite things, liesl says that here favourite thing is telegrams, this is because the only time she can see Rolfe (her love) is when he is delivering telegrams",Music
enazyu,68,In The Hateful Eight Kurt Russel breaks a one-of-a-kind Martin from the 1870s that was on loan from the Martin Guitar Museum. The reaction from Jennifer Jason Leigh was of genuine surprise. Link to full story in comments.,Literature
en7kd5,57,"In the Mask of Zorro (1998) Don Rafael goes to Arrest Zorro before leaving California, and he still has a bloody bandage from where Zorro cut him earlier in the day.",Movies_TV
en9jlk,48,In Don Jon (2013) Channing Tatum and Anne Hathaway are used for the stereotypical love movie “special someone”. In the background later in the movie the same movie poster shows Zac Effron’s headshot from “the lucky one” instead.,Movies_TV
enib6n,39,"In The Lighthouse (2019), Willem Dafoe's character references ""The Chicopee"" when talking about how boredom affects sailors. The USS Chicopee was a real ship used during the Civil War to blockade Confederate ports, which would have been very boring for the crew.",Politics
ene80u,36,In Joker (2019) you can hear the laugh of Heath Ledger's Joker in between the broadcasts,Movies_TV
enkewy,27,Quentin Tarantino is hidden on the Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood (2019) poster,Movies_TV
enjtng,25,"In Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Across the 2nd Dimension [2011], when hopping through dimensions, Candace appears to have won an election (Silhouette is the same as the photo), which is why the Zebra that is reading the newspaper smiles at her.",Movies_TV
enhmzj,17,That time a girl threatened to cut off Lilo’s head. Brown haired girl: “if you have rabies the dog catcher are gunna have to cut yer”. If she were to continue she would have said cut your head off and send it to the state lab. Nice little decapitation joke in the kids movie! Released in 2002,Movies_TV
enjajg,16,Aladdin (2019) magic carpet makes the Disney Castle.,Entertainment
enj30w,7,Watching Thir13en Ghosts (2001) and noticed a cameraman reflected in the glass of the bookshelf.,Literature
eniil1,6,In Shrek 2 (2004) the police throw pepper with a grinder in Shrek's eyes since the pepper spray has not yet been invented.,Movies_TV
enj6dj,0,Dude has half & half on his lip after checking that it's fresh at Ralphs. The Big Lebowski (1998) 3 minutes in.,Movies_TV
emv2u9,61506,"In Titanic, Jack tellsRose that he went ice fishing on Lake Wissota in Wisconsin. The lake Wissota was formed in 1917 by the creation of a hydroelectric dam on the Chippewa River, 5 full years after the Titanic sank.",Other
emt7f4,1349,In Toy Story 2 (1999) the three aliens Mr. Potato Head saves are still harassing him right up to the point Andy returns from Cowboy Camp,Literature
emyymb,236,"In Pulp Fiction (1994), Marcellus is staking out Butch’s apartment with Vincent because by this time, Jules has already quit “the life”.",Literature
emvmkq,189,"In Demolition Man (1993), one of the Cryo-Con Parolees is later seen playing the piano at Taco Bell.",Movies_TV
emuks0,181,"In the Bluesky Animation movie ""Robots"" (2005), there is a ton of easter eggs like this one : Celebrity names, robot version",Movies_TV
en2vlt,127,"In Hobbs and Shaw (2019), Dwayne Johnson's real-life cousin (Brother in the film), WWE Superstar Roman Reigns, uses the samoan drop and the spear, two moves he regularly uses in WWE.",Movies_TV
en42st,65,The seaside climax of Blade Runner 2049 leaves salt stains from the dried saltwater on his pants.,Literature
en26rp,32,"In Midsommar (2019), Pelle gifts Dani with a sketched portrait and tells her it’s something he only does for birthdays. Later in the film, Pelle can be seen sketching a portrait of Dani as the May Queen—signifying that on this day she was reborn into a new family.",Art_Event
emtluc,25,"In Toy Story 2 [1999], Zurg is visibly damaged after his fall from the elevator. The iron sights on his ion blaster are broken, one of his horns is bent, his cape is mangled in several places, and one of his mouth lights is malfunctioning.",Literature
en1hxn,16,"In The Edge of Seventeen (2016), the drawing of an alien wearing a disguise is seen among several other drawings in Erwin’s room. The character is later the protagonist of Erwin’s film at the film festival.",Art_Event
emcuss,18958,"In The Hobbit: Battle of Five Armies (2014), the tactic King Thranduil uses against Dáin II Ironfoot is the same as the one Romans use against Hannibal's elephants in Battle of Zama",Politics
emanys,16042,In 6 Underground (2019) around 1:52:30 there are 1-2s of blue screen. Some forgot the VFX.,Other
emlur5,6213,In The Invention of Lying (2009) the $100 bills are all old fashioned because the anti counterfeit updates wouldn’t be needed if no one had ever lied.,Politics
emk0wk,807,"In Night of the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009), Kahmunrah is visibly much older than his brother Ahkmenrah. In the original script, it was revealed that in life, Kahmunrah had murdered Ahkmenrah out of jealousy.",Art_Event
em8fsa,374,In Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) in the scene where C3PO is first activated the filmmakers used a plastic Xistera from the Indian sport Jal-Alai as a robotic part in the background.,Sports
emehx2,273,"In Taken 3 (2015), whoever created the LAPD computer interface didn't know how to make the main character's last name possessive (his last name is Mills)",SciTech
emmg5o,192,"Baby Driver (2017) had a unique writing process. Most movies would write the action sequences, then find which music synched best. For this movie, Edgar Wright found fast paced music, then wrote the scene to synch almost perfectly with the song, i.e., Hocus Pocus.",Music
emguoo,128,In Coco (2017) you can see an assortment of previous Pixar character toys hanging from a post.,Games
emipc9,120,Bolt (2008). The address on Bolt’s tag is for the Disney Animation Building,Entertainment
emiu3j,99,"In Never Been Kissed (1999), Drew Barrymore's character Josie joins the math team, The Denominators who clearly don't know any of the numbers of Pi after 3.14.",Math
emh0dz,91,In Team America (2004) the street pavers are shaped as croissants.,Sports
emf863,72,"In the Lord of the Rings: the Return of the King (2003) two scars on Frodo's chest are clearly visible: on his right the hit received on the chain mail of mithril under the mines of Moria, on his left the wound received by the Witch-King on Weathertop.",Literature
emgfyy,68,"In Lady Bird (2017) when Christine buys her dress, you can see that there is a discount on purple and pink dresses. In a later Scene Christine and Julie wear these colours.",Pets_Animals
em9rfs,71,In transformers: the last knight (2017) they found the submarine in London but the scene was shot in Portsmouth you can even see the spinnaker tower in the distance,Movies_TV
emkl2k,58,In Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008) when Jonah Hill gives Russell Brand his demo you can see that Jonah’s face has been printed around the disk,Other
eme9k5,61,"In The Matrix ( 1999), when Neo visits the Oracle, we can see a spoon-rack in the entrance of her apartment.",Literature
emmrxe,60,"In the original Star Wars, Leia is held in cell #2187. In the sequel trilogy, Finn's stormtrooper call sign is FN 2187.",Movies_TV
emit0i,34,"Sing (2016) - The Tortoise and the Hare can be seen racing up the stairway in the opening scene, a nod to the Aesop fable.",Music
emk95y,26,"In ""Rushmore"" (1998) after Max's first bike is destroyed, he is seen using a new bike. This is probably his deceased mother's old bike as it's a woman's frame and has a small child's seat on the back.",Sports
emmzxf,20,"In Les Misérables (2012), Jean Valjean kept the candlesticks given to him by the Bishop and are visible in the background in several scenes.",Fashion
elug2q,58623,"In Toy Story 4 (2019), a closer look at Buzz Lightyear shows that his stickers are slowly starting to peel away.",Literature
em3g84,4837,In Coco (2017) the sidewalk tiles are shaped as bones.,SciTech
em0fuk,670,"In 2016s Finding Dory, Inside Outs Riley can be seen in the audience.",Movies_TV
elt54v,472,Stephen King’s Pet Sematary(2019) 1 Had Cats From Shelters Who Were Trained To Become Cat Actors,Pets_Animals
elywv1,244,"In Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017), when Leia force pulls herself back onto the Resistance ship, it foreshadows where the Holdo Maneuver will hit Snoke's ship.",Games
elyub2,134,"In Catch Me If You Can (2002) the policeman who arrests Di Caprio is the real Frank Abagnale, played by Leo in the film.",Movies_TV
elxiht,113,"In Tarantino's Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood (2019), the details added to even the smallest of items is incredible. (Description of each frame in comments.)",Literature
eltggu,108,In DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story (2004) the chest of money has the inscription “dues ex machina” showing the shenanigans nature of the ending,Other
elsfsz,94,In the movie A Christmas Story (1983) the leg lamp crate is missing the some letters because the original prop was too big to fit through the door.,Art_Event
elx4ff,79,"At the start of Kubo and the two strings (2016), Kubo's mother runs across a tidal wave while navigating at sea. Later, we learn she was fleeing from her evil father, the Moon King, who has moon-related powers. He probably used those powers to summon the wave to stop her daughter in her tracks.",SciTech
em1rnh,55,In Avengers: Infinity War (2018) - Soul Stone in combat - Thanos uses it to find out which Dr Strange illusion is real (the only time I remember him using it),Games
elwprh,47,"In Batman Hush (2019) during the rooftop chase scene, when Batman isn't the focus of the shot, he is wearing a previous iteration of the Batman costume.",Movies_TV
elz1eq,27,"IT Chapter 2 (2019) takes place in 2016, the same year as the famous clown sightings.",Literature
em3xi0,28,"In a Mickey Mouse short, A Pete scorned (2018), even the furniture in Pete‘s house has a peg leg.",Pets_Animals
em6o4v,18,"Joker (2019) was released in the US on World Smile Day: October 4th, 2019.",Music
em4gmn,8,Big Hero 6 (2014) - The skeptic officer taking Hiro's statement can be seen buying noodles later as Baymax flies by.,Literature
em3qpi,8,"In Moulin Rouge(2001), Satie (Matthew Whittet) is wearing a long, colorful scarf similar of the trademark scarf worn by Tom Baker in Doctor Who (1974-1984). The 4th Doctor's costume design was inspired by the painting by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, who is a character in the movie (John Leguizamo)",SciTech
em2tbt,0,"In Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017), the song “Save It for Later” by the English Beat foreshadows that Peter “gets found out” by the Vulture, and Peter’s choice to “run away” from the dance to confront the Vulture, letting his date down.",Entertainment
ellzmw,8546,"In Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017), Chewbacca’s seat in the Millennium Falcon’s cockpit is visibly dirtier than Han’s",Movies_TV
elf22u,434,In Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) Gamora has a ring on each finger except her ring fingers.,Movies_TV
elf8kt,236,"Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (2005): Obi-Wan is briefly seen with Anakin’s lightsaber as he’s being choked. Originally, there was a scene where Obi-Wan disarms Anakin and gains control of both lightsabers, but this was cut in the final version.",Movies_TV
eldxjl,193,The ending scene of The Little Mermaid (1989) was the first instance in a Disney feature to utilize digital ink & paint technology [with the CAPS computer system.],Entertainment
elk4k2,193,On rewatch it occurred to me that Kevin in HOME ALONE (1990) was shopping for a new toothbrush because his was packed away and shipped to Paris with his family,Movies_TV
elll4h,168,"In The Matrix (1999), the hotel room where Trinity is monitoring Neo in the first scene of the movie is the same room where Neo is shot by Agent Smith while trying to leave the Matrix at the end.",Movies_TV
elhqco,160,"In Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018), during the Sabacc scene on Vandor, Han, bluffing, claims he owns a VCX-100. The same model of ship as the Ghost on the series Star Wars: Rebels.",Literature
eldf2w,91,"In ending scene of the movie Arrival (2016) Louise knocks on window to call for Ian, similar to aliens (heptapods) trying to communicate with Louise.",Movies_TV
eljulg,89,"In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: Secret of the Ooze (1991), there's scars on Raphael's shell, showing how much more aggressive he is compared to his brothers.",Movies_TV
elhktw,63,[Easter Egg] The Green Goblin giving Norman a cold shiver in Spider-Man (2002) is taken directly from Amazing Spider-Man #96 (1971),Literature
elehk4,54,"In Pride and Prejudice (2005), at the first ball at Meryton, all of the local young men have long hair pulled back into pony tails except Bingley and Darcy. By the second ball, most of the young (non-officer) men have cut their hair to be more like the aristocracy that’s just moved to town.",Literature
elngz7,41,"In the movie Joker (2019), the beginning shows Arthur (Joker) holding a sign upside down, and then near the end, a protester with clown makeup on can be seen holding a sign upside down as well.",Movies_TV
elorlz,35,"In one of the first shots of the prison in The Shawshank Redemption (1994) you can see that the roof of at least one of the buildings in the prison is damaged. Later in the film, the main characters are tasked with repairing the rooves of the buildings.",Literature
elmw95,18,"In Star Wars Epsiode III (2005) you can briefly see Anakin choking a Jedi on the security recordings in the Jedi temple, a move which he would later use against Obi Wan",Movies_TV
ekumot,57685,Titanic - 1997 The couple shown in bed together having accepted their fate is Isador and Ida Straus. They were the co owners of Macy’s. Ida refused to leave his side when he refused a life boat spot b/c there were still women and children on board. They were last seen walking arm and arm together.,Other
ekwn89,550,"In The Shining (1980), Danny Torrance (Danny Lloyd) wiggles his finger when his “alternate personality” Tony speaks through him. This concept was actually thought up by Danny, who did it in his first audition for the part at the age of 4",Movies_TV
el312s,343,"In IT Chapter 2 (2019) Stanley’s head turns into a spider which looks exactly like the Spider Head in John Carpenters The Thing. Also, an actor from The Thing played Stanley’s character in the IT Miniseries. In both, the exact words “You gotta be kidding me” are used when they see the Spider Head",Movies_TV
el1hpn,162,"When comparing LOTR Return of the King (2003) and The Hobbit (2012), the prequel to the LOTR trilogy, the stone trolls can be seen frozen in the same position.",Literature
ekvmmt,55,"In the Star Wars Prequel Trilogy (1999 - 2002 - 2005) Battle Droids are shot/sliced in their chest region, even after what would be a fatal injury, suggesting their power source is located there.",Games
ekrx9h,54,"SPOILERS In Interstellar(2014), you can see four perpendicular lines originating from the same point inside the 4-dimensional tesseract library. Fourth perpendicular line is time-line that Cooper can move across",Math
el18ek,32,"In Predator (1987), we never actually see Arnold Schwarzenegger's Dutch running. This is because during the creation of the film, he was infact too big to run, therefore forcing the producers to improvise.",Movies_TV
el68cd,32,"In Joker (2019), Penny Fleck's handwriting in her letters to Thomas Wayne varies drastically, possibly indicating emotional distress or mental illness.",Psychology
el67u0,27,Joker-(2019) Arthur had thoughts about slicking his hair back while studying the comedian preforming in the comedy club.,Movies_TV
ekrzwv,25,In Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002) you can notice Goldmember wears yellow (gold) contact lenses. Sorry for the bad picture quality.,Other
el0oyn,20,The poster for New Mutants (2020) pays homage to Pink Floyd’s poster for The Wall (1982). Another Brick in the Wall pt. 2 from The Wall is also featured in the New Mutants trailer,Movies_TV
el88of,28,"In The Terminal (2004), Viktor Navorski catches the bouquet thrown by Dolores after her wedding. He later takes the same bouquet while going to meet Amelia...",Art_Event
el7geu,1,"In Star Wars the Phantom Menace(1999), during the scene when Padme brings up Palpatine should become chancellor, you can see E.T's kind in a pod celebrating",Movies_TV
ekck3z,38531,"In ""The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King"" (2003) the giant eagle that saves Frodo & Samwise, as originally described in J.R.R. Tolkien's book (1955), was inspired by the pub in Oxford where Tolkien famously wrote much of the novels. The pub's plackard depicts a large eagle carrying a boy.",Literature
ekg3no,414,"In Blade Runner 2049 (2017), Niander Wallace's headquarters are made of wood, a rare and very expensive material in 2049, to emphasize how wealthy he is.",Other
ekbe0j,193,Small parallel from Man of Steel (2013) and Batman v Superman (2016).,Movies_TV
ekcyyt,149,"In Prestige (2006) When the character Alley (Andy Serkis) is introduced, he makes a reference to a magic trick in which one person guesses the item in a person's pocket. The same trick fooled Serkis' character Gollum in Hobbit: An Unexpexted journey (2012).",Games
ekmreu,75,"In 2019's JOKER during the scene when Arthur and Penny are dancing there is a television on in the background that list ""Writen By"" credits as they scroll down. The names Ben Gattolari, Will Limpert, Nick Hexner, Eric Ward and Michael Auszura are all actual members of the JOKER film crew.",Movies_TV
ekig5r,69,"In Mrs Doubtfire (1994). When the family is looking for Mrs. Doubfire's replacement, the last name they cross off their list of applicants is “Paula Dupre’ “. Dupre’ was the film's associate producer.",Movies_TV
ekk9au,33,"Den of Thieves (2018): When O'shea Jackson Jr's character is kidnapped by the sheriffs and is questioned he says ""I ain't tha one"" referencing his dads (ice cube) song ""I aint tha one""",Music
ekq837,32,"In Tangled (2010), in 3 seconds we get a foreshadowing of the adventures Rapunzel will have once leaving her tower. The horse (Max), Duck (Snuggly Duckling Inn), (out of frame) a cupid that basically represents Shorty, chameleon (Pascal) and a Bird (the birds that surround her when she's free)",Pets_Animals
ekhwmv,15,"In ""Joker"" (2019), Justin Theroux cameos as 'Ethan Chase' on an episode of the Murray Franklin Show, in a nod to director Todd Phillip's 2010 film, ""Due Date""",Movies_TV
ekkfk0,14,Chris Farley in Tommy Boy (1995) dressed very similar to his idol John Belushi in Animal House (1978),Pets_Animals
ekoz4g,8,"In 'Follow That Bird' (1985), the location of Sesame Street is shown to be in Westchester County, NY, near the city of Port Chester. This is the only time a location has been given for it, as the producers wanted it to be possibly anywhere.",Travel_Geo
ekqsze,8,"Iron Man (2008)- You can see the original version of Dum-E in a newspaper article, built when Tony was just 17.",Other
ekhpx8,7,"In Bolt (2008), the main character is voiced by John Travolta and says the line “Stay cool. You’re cool, Bolty.” Which sounds like a nod to Pulp Fiction’s “Be Cool” scene in which Travolta also starred in.",Literature
ekqwav,7,So a minor continuty error in A Goofy Movie (1995) Goofy gets launched in the sky while his shoes stay on the ground. In the air he has no shoes then when he is in the roof his shoes are back.,Fashion
ek1ln7,24490,"In “Interstellar” (2014), there are numerous scenes of corn fields. Combines are seen working throughout the movie but the corn hasn’t tasseled yet, meaning there isn’t a single kernel on any of those plants that are being harvested.",Movies_TV
ejvmis,4099,"In The Road to El Dorado (2000) one of the warriors playing ball against Miguel and Tulio is chewing chicle, a natural tree gum. Both the Aztecs and Maya traditionally chewed chicle as a way to stave off hunger, freshen breath, and keep teeth clean.",Other
ek3t6e,137,"Superman (1978): Gene Hackman, who plays Lex Luthor, didn’t want to shave off his hair for the role. Instead, he wore a variety of “wigs” throughout the film (in reality, it was just his hair styled in different ways). Luthor’s “baldness” (a bald cap) is revealed at the end of the movie.",Movies_TV
ek3122,89,"Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) do you remember olivia`s fitball at her office? you can meet it one more time in the end when king pin pressed a green button, and all things are sucked in the collider",Literature
ejwvd1,73,In Shrek 3 (2007) Snow White's singing voice is the same as the one used in the original Disney Snow Hite and Seven Dwarfs (1937),Entertainment
ek9msb,47,"In Shutter Island (2010), Teddy Daniels and Bridget Kearns have wardens in their shots, while Chuck Aule doesnt. This is to hint that Teddy and Bridget are mental patients, while Chuck is not.",Travel_Geo
ejwkxv,35,War Dogs 2016 - at 1:03:27 the city of Tirana Albania is shown but the image is actually from Bucharest Romania (Google Maps link in the comments),Pets_Animals
ek5w41,18,"In Trolls (2016) Dinkles has a husband, pictured in his wedding card on the top right",Art_Event
ek50zv,16,In A Cinderella Story (2004) is a frame that shows Mrs. Montgomery‘s license plate which indicates that the car (and everything else) actually belongs to Sam!,Literature
ek9wib,14,in Joker (2019) Arthur's mother comments on Thomas Wayne gaining weight but fails to notice the build of muscle and weight of Arthur between two scenes. (Low quality image but still apparent),Literature
ek4vho,10,The Indominus Rex is Jurassic World (2015) has a striking resemblance to Rudy from Ice Age 3 (2009),Movies_TV
ek9d70,6,In 21 Jump Street (2012) Jenko (Channing Tatum’s character) struggles to put on a clip-on bow tie,Movies_TV
ejydec,0,In Michael Clayton (2007) when Edens visits Times Square there is a u-north advertisement in a video screen and directly beneath a bus is advertising a musical aptly named Wicked.,Movies_TV
ejk3qx,58362,In The Lego Movie (2014) Benny the spaceman has a broken helmet. This used to happen to the original Lego pieces. Picture of my 80s spaceman to the right.,Movies_TV
ejex82,902,Gremlins (1984) shows off a time machine right before the kitchen scene,Movies_TV
ejhb9j,313,"In Joker 2019, outside Fleck's office a mural depicts 'Amusement Mile,' the carnival region where Joker and Batman have confrontations in the comics.",Art_Event
ejfzgl,203,In Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005) Wallace -- a notorious cheese lover -- has a bookshelf filled with books with cheese-related titles.,Literature
ejn21i,70,"In Hereditary (2018), the closing credits showcase a letter turning red, then dropping down to fill in the next cast member’s name. This represents the passing down of genes in the form of letters, a process called heredity.",SciTech
ejlbtb,50,"In Hereditary (2018), in Charlie’s drawing of the bird’s head, the nose resembles a pair of scissors, which she used to cut it off.",Pets_Animals
ejp4p2,45,"In Shazam! (2019), Freddy is never seen walking without the aid of a crutch, even when given superpowers, he is only seen flying",Movies_TV
ejol9u,30,"In ""Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance"" (2014), the critic is the only member of the audience who doesn't stand up or applaud at the end",Literature
ejjtzd,24,"In Kingsman: The Secret Service(2014), after Merlin orders the recruits to fall out, they do in two senses of the phrase: the military sense and they start arguing.",Politics
ejryjk,25,"In the movie Alien (1979), all of the crew are referred to solely by their surnames. In keeping with this practice, the cat is called Jones instead of a more traditional pet name.",Pets_Animals
ejd29j,22,The song that plays at the end of Avengers: Endgame (2019) where Peggy and Steve are dancing is the same song that plays when Nick Fury hides in Steve's apartment in Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014),Movies_TV
ejsub1,12,"The Mole's wristwatch in ""South Park: The Movie"" (1999) reads ""Third Act: The Ticking Clock""",Movies_TV
ejorgd,14,"MFKZ (2018) has a reference to Captain America #1, Captain America's first appearance in 1941",Movies_TV
ejrz42,0,"In Revenge of the Sith (2005), Anakin claims that he can ""overthrow the chancellor"". This foreshadows the Emperor's defeat in Return of the Jedi, when Darth Vader throws him over his head into a shaft.",Movies_TV
eixi3g,34863,In return of the Jedi (1983) the shot that Luke’s robotic hand received is still there in The Last Jedi (2017),Movies_TV
eizfdb,18471,in Joker (2019) The text displaying the words 'the end' is the same as the end text of Citizen Kane (1941),Movies_TV
ej73tg,16125,"In The Lion King (1994), you can see the number 45 written between Simba's back and tail. It appears at 9:16, right as Mufasa says the word 'you' in the line ""...and it will rise with you, as the new king"". It lasts for only one frame.",Literature
eiync2,3040,"In the whole LOTR trilogy (2001-2004) Legolas and Frodo does not have a single conversation except for the famous ""and my bow"".",Literature
eixuz1,818,"In toy story 1995, all of andys friends are duplicates of him",Literature
ej2y9j,234,"In Toy Story 4 (2019), Kenner action figures of Obi Wan and Ponda Baba can be seen reenacting the cantina scene from A New Hope.",Literature
eiyugt,192,"In Addams Family Values (1993), Gomez (Raul Julia) is seen making a mixture with a raw egg, vodka, and Worcester sauce, before giving it to his infant son, calling it a ""hair of the pup"". A ""hair of the dog"" is a traditional hangover cure with similar ingredients-implying the baby has a hangover.",Pets_Animals
ej7ze4,111,"In The Report (2019) we see the 6700 page document displayed as the Twin Towers, the event that started the investigation.",Art_Event
eizigf,105,"The Rock (1996) - F-18 jets are erroneously labeled ""US Air Force"". Only the US Navy and Marines fly the Hornet.",Politics
ej9ucy,50,"Watching Life of Pi (2012) when I noticed the carnivorous island looks a lot like a human floating on its back. Earlier in the movie Pi explains to the writer: Vishnu sleeps on the shore-less cosmic ocean, and we are the stuff of his dreams."" The island is a representation of Vishnu.",Travel_Geo
ej9dre,49,"In Jumanji(1995), the monkeys raid the television shop, the scene playing on the tv is the flying monkeys attacking in The Wizard of Oz.",Movies_TV
ej6v4s,42,According to Lt. Santino in Who Framed Roger Rabbit(1988) The dip is made of a mixture of various chemicals that are all paint thinners.,Food_Drink
ej3jtl,29,"In National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989), the cup Clark and Cousin Eddie drink out of is a Walley World glass, which appeared in the original National Lampoon’s Vacation.",Art_Event
eiya9j,28,"In Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018), Qi’ra looks over at Han after Beckett introduces Han to Dryden Vos. She would’ve been confused by his surname since he was given it after she was captured.",Literature
ejbr9x,25,"In Stargate (1994), the filming crew and equipment can be seen in Kurt Russell's sunglasses reflection",Movies_TV
ejcwsv,5,"In Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith (2005), Anakin is talking to the person who will raise his daughter right before he finds out Padme is pregnant",Movies_TV
ej9lvd,0,"In Tommy Boy (1995), young Tommy drops his history book while running for the bus. This explains why he doesn't know his history test questions later in college.",Literature
eijnhi,39364,"The hug that Voldemort gave to Draco, in Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows Part 2 (2011), was entirely improvised. Hence the awkwardness from both actors.",Literature
eipbo7,12997,"In The Phantom Menace (1999), George Lucas told Ray Park to keep his piercing because it fit the character. You can also see it clearly in the 3D animated series The Clone Wars.",Movies_TV
eis5vm,13946,Up (2009) The Town Buildings Develop Over The Years,Other
eim5ig,1548,In The Last Sharknado: It's About Time (2018) when the main character goes to the future he asks one of the future robot clones what Deadpool movie they are on. This is a call back to Deadpool 2 (2018) where Deadpool asks time traveler Cable what Sharknado they are on.,SciTech
eir9lp,816,"In Jurassic Park (1993) The Triceratops dung didn't smell at all. It was made of clay, mud, and straw. It was drizzled in honey and papayas so flies would swarm near it.",Movies_TV
eil1f1,195,"In Moana (2016), Maui signs her oar with a glyph of his fishhook. This is because at this time, Polynesian cultures did not have an alphabet-based writing system and wouldn’t develop one until that after contact with Europeans in the 19th century.",Other
eikhpu,87,In Frozen (2013) Olaf’s arms only bend at 90 degree angles during his dream-like “Summer” song and when Kristoff intentionally bends them. Otherwise they stay relatively straight throughout the film,Movies_TV
eipuom,68,"In Joker (2019) you can see Arthur, writing with his right hand before switching over to his left. Possibly the inner battle of Arthur VS Joker",Literature
eiqoep,62,"In the Pixar film, Inside Out (2015), during Riley's nightmare at her first night at the new house, the song that plays during the queue line at Disney's Haunted Mansion attraction is heard in the background.",Movies_TV
eilyt8,60,"In Jurassic Park (1993), during the raptor kitchen scene a crew-member's hand can be seen stabilizing the raptor suit in the doorway.",Movies_TV
eivakz,59,The only time Darth Maul blinks in The Phantom Menace (1999) is right after Obi-Wan Kenobi cuts him in half,Movies_TV
eitnt1,47,"In Forrest Gump (1994) when they are in Vietnam and Lt. Dan says to be quiet as the squad is walking, Forrest starts to whisper his voiceover.",Movies_TV
eirqei,46,"Prometheus. Released 2012. When David is opening the canister they found from their digging site, you can see his finger print which also shows Weyland Corp markings within his finger print.",Art_Event
eitarg,35,"X-Men X2 (2003) - When Striker meets with Magneto in his plastic cell, you can see Striker is wearing ""frameless"" glasses with metal side frames and nose frame.",Fashion
eirnew,33,In Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986) when Ferris is showering the sound the water makes when he goes down shows he was wearing swim shorts for the scene,Movies_TV
eivuke,7,In Man of Steel (2013) the construction sign changes accordingly when General Zod throws Superman on it,Other
ei992v,454,"In Midsommar (2019), after Dani wins the dance contest you can see her sisters face in the trees with the exhaust hose taped to her mouth.",Entertainment
ei45gg,121,"In the beginning of The Ring (2002), the Dreamworks logo briefly flashes the titular “ring” from the cursed videotape.",Movies_TV
eieohg,131,"In Alien (1979) to enhance the scale of the space jockey, Ridley Scott filmed his children in small space suits.",Movies_TV
ei5jcn,75,"In Aladdin (2019), when Aladdin is looking for “Ababwa” in the maps, Genie paints the Magic Kingdom in the process, with a few of its landmarks painted in and some labeled areas like Tomorrow Land.",Games
ei53b5,59,"In Aladdin (2019), when the Genie and Aladdin are talking about Princess Jasmine, the magic carpet can bee seen making a sand castle that resembles Disney’s classic castle.",Entertainment
ei560b,51,"In Magnolia (1999), the movie begins with a pharmacist named Edmund William Godfried being murdered. Many years later, Julianne Moore’s character is hassled by a pharmacist named Ed Jr. Both are played by Pat Healy.",Movies_TV
eic17l,37,"In Contact (1997), the map that Eleanor Arroway uses to chart her HAM radio contacts similarly resembles the star map on the Voyager Golden Record (1977). Carl Sagan was part of the committee that chose the items for the Golden Record... he also wrote Contact, the book (1985).",Literature
eiaaua,19,"In Wild Bill (1995), Hickok's opium-fueled flashbacks were shot on handheld video camcorders, and have an obvious lower resolution than the rest of the movie, to give the scenes a more hallucinatory feel.",Movies_TV
eicclv,15,In the opening shot in Disney's Pinocchio (1940) there are two books which read Alice in Wonderland and Peter Pan on their spines. These are also famous stories which Disney have adapted to screen.,Entertainment
eifs6r,8,"In Scott Pilgrim vs The World (2010), Scott lands a 64 hit combo on Matthew Patel, And I'll explain further in the comments",Literature
eig32j,4,"In Scott Pilgrim vs The World (2010), the bionic drummer that punches the highlights out of Knives' hair can be seen in backstage with Envy and Vegan Superman",Movies_TV
eifl8n,3,"In Scott Pilgrim vs The World (2010), Scott and Knives walk across a large X marked in the snow, foreshadowing the 7 Evil Exes later in the film.",Movies_TV
eie52l,3,"In Hyperdimension Neptunia The Animation 2013 the intro uses Arfoire's phonetic name rather than the localised one that all of the games, mangas, the LN, or even the anime's own subtitles uses.",Movies_TV
ei1p9t,0,"Toward the end of Captain America: The First Avenger (2011), someone calls out Cap's location. Which is, of course, ""on your left.""",Movies_TV
eicmkj,0,Joker (2019) disappearing scissors,Other
eie83n,0,In the Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) when Rocket is explaining his plan to everyone else and says he needs the guy’s leg he giggles slightly.,Movies_TV
eho175,29459,"In Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007) after Dewey marries Darlene while still married to Edith, he can be seen wearing both of his wedding rings",Art_Event
ehwur8,5728,"In Bryan Signer's X-Men films, (2000, 2003, and 2006) the X in Fox's logo is illuminated for a slightly longer time than the other letters.",Other
ehlnt0,344,"This scene wasn't scripted, but Joe Dante, director of Gremlins (1984) added it as a homage to Tecas Chainsaw Massacre.",Movies_TV
ehqili,296,"In the Deadpool 2 (2018) opening credits, you can seen Bea engraved into the the pommel of the katana. This is a reference to Bea Arthur. An actress that Deadpool loves and names his swords after in the comics.",Movies_TV
ehwcmq,180,"In Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004), passengers are, in fact, reminded that beds will slide when the bus is moving.",Literature
ehl0tf,171,"Bolaji Badejo, the 7'2"" actor who played the title role in the movie Alien in 1979.",Movies_TV
ehqyh8,94,"In ELF (2003) during the Miles Finch meeting Buddy is wearing the exact same outfit as his date the night before. He crashed this meeting to tell his dad about the date, meaning he didn't see him the night before to tell him. Buddy ""slept over"" at Jovie's the night of his date.",Other
ehstwc,81,In Zootopia (2016) the weasel corrects the pronunciation of his name to “Weasel-ton”. The opposite of the Frozen character who corrects his name as “Wessel-ton”.,Literature
ehsrgp,71,"In It Chapter Two (2019) Henry Bowers room in the mental institution has drawings of the moon on the wall, this is a reference to Henry communicating with IT through the moon in the miniseries and book.",Literature
ehsk9a,46,"In ""A Quiet Place"" (2018) The pictures on the cross memorial were attached with screws because nailing them on would have been very loud.",Psychology
ehzcdr,44,"In You've Got Mail (1998), a hand can be seen closing the door behind Miranda as she enters",Music
ehvy9l,22,"In Age of Ultron (2015) while Natasha is performing her Lullaby, Hulk flips his hand over, (much like an Electrician that prevents an inadvertent ""clench"" on a live wire) But Natasha places her hand on top again to show trust.",Other
ehlh80,16,"In the scene where R2-D2 gets kidnapped by the Jawas in Star Wars: A New Hope (1977), you can hear at 1:10 a Jawa making the exact same sound of Ewoks.",Movies_TV
ehyjd7,11,"In A Christmas Story (1983) when the students are giving Miss Shields her gifts, one of the student's gifted apple has a bite taken out of it.",Art_Event
ei04gw,7,"In Despicable Me (2010), when Gru visits the bank you can see a hanging on the wall declaring 'We are always alert."" Just right below it, you can see there's a employee sprawled on his chair, dozing off.",Other
ei0drv,12,"Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World (2010) , Ramona Explains The Terms Of Dating By Defeating Her Evil Exes. Everything Out Of Focus Behind Ramona Is Xs, While Everything Behind Scott Is Hearts. After She Agrees That They're Officially Dating, Her Background Changes To Hearts As Well",Literature
ehvn1m,4,In Gakkou Gurashi (2017) there is a note on the blackboard that is shown for a split second between when Yuki leaves the room and the cut to Yuki and Miki in the hallway.,Literature
ei01i8,3,"Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014) In The Vehicle Hangar, One Of The Vehicles Is The Beatles' Yellow Submarine",Other
ehvs2t,3,In Gakkou Gurashi (2017) when Yuki and Miki are running in the hallway you can see the glass behind them is shattered.,Games
ehv2wu,3,In The Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) you can see a car in the distance (far right) as Frodo and Sam are leaving The Shire,SciTech
ehrrc6,0,In Joker (2019) Thomas Wayne says that those who hide behind masks are cowards and are too afraid to show their own face. Yet this is exactly what his son will later do as the hero Batman.,Movies_TV
eh6vuh,33617,"In Joker (2019), Murray Franklin’s talk show logo pays homage to Batman the animated series by using the same font style.",Fashion
ehfekc,32056,In Harry Potter: TOOTP (2007) the girl in white can be seen recoiling in the background; this is because she has bumped into a Thestrel connected to the carriage.,Other
eh417y,1320,"The Sound of Music (1965): When Maria returns to the Trapp family, she can be seen wearing the dress belonging to the newly arrived postulant. Postulants handed over their civilian clothing upon entering the abbey-- Maria most likely took her dress to look presentable to the Trapp family.",Music
ehcvvw,135,"In Zombieland: Doubletap (2019)... a Christmas gift was given to Little Rock in a previous scene that was wrapped from a painting of President Taft. A few scenes later, the painting is shown.",Politics
eh9y4q,92,"In the movie The King of Comedy (1983) Robert DeNiro plays a character obsessed with being a comedy great, idolising a late night host, then in Joker (2019) Robert DeNiro plays a late night host idolised by the Joker.",Movies_TV
ehfl2h,80,"In The Muppet Movie (1979), there's a photo of Big Bird inside the Electric Mayhem bus",Pets_Animals
ehfgih,66,"In the movie Jurassic Park (1993), there is a big dinosaur egg engraved into the entrance door of the Safari Lodge.",Movies_TV
ehetyh,66,"In Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016), K-2SO played by Alan Tudyk slaps Cassian Andor played by Diego Luna. Luna is seen covering his face clearly trying to hold back a laugh.",Literature
ehi2hf,53,"In Joker (2019), when Arthur grab the camera, the blue lighting makes his suit seem purple, referencing the original costume",Other
ehb0l7,48,"In Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 (2013), Chester V says the line ""...food that cannot love"" while simultaneously forcing Flints mouth in the shape of a heart.",Food_Drink
ehbf2z,33,In Life of Brian (1979) you can see a fan in the background while Brian is running from the romans,Literature
ehdg6n,21,"Centerfold from, The Ocean World of Jacques Cousteau, Vol. 21 (1978). Inspiration for the ""Belafonte"" in The Life Aquatic.",Literature
ehhl7e,9,"Nevermind, Rat Race (2001) is actually the movie with the highest amount of scenes set in different locations",Movies_TV
eheber,0,In Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) Cap has a flag patch on his arm. This represents how US soldiers wear a flag patch on their arm which reminds us he is a soldier for SHEILD at the start of the film.,Movies_TV
eh9lnu,0,In Frozen (2013) when Anna turns to ice her eyes are the shape of Sunflowers like the ones worn on her dress.,Fashion
egws2k,33773,This design of the back of this ambulance in Joker (2019) looks familiar,Movies_TV
egsir8,18905,A Goofy Movie [1995] Principal Mazur has a trophy case of various disciplinary paddles in his office,Movies_TV
egpxc7,2780,"In SW: The Phantom Menace (1999), Lucas used a transition between a shot of Anakin and Darth Sidious which foreshadows the entirety of the Prequel Trilogy where the Sith plants the seed of influence to his head which will slowly take over him.",Movies_TV
egvpdt,2784,"For Man of Steel (Released 2013) Henry Cavill refused any digital enhancement of his body, and refused to use supplements to bulk up. He did it as he felt it wouldn't be an honest portrayal of Superman if his muscles were not 100% natural.",Other
egtitu,455,"At the beginning of Iron Man 3 (Released 2013) Tony is seen practicing Wing Chun. He can be seen using the same form of fighting against Captain America, in Civil War (R. 2016)",Movies_TV
egx0j1,137,"In The Titanic (1997), towards the end of the movie you can see a Grandfather clock telling the time 2:20, which is the same time the Titanic began to sink in real life",Movies_TV
egqra3,103,"The Talon jets from ""Stealth"" (2005) was based on a real-life 1999 ""Switchblade"" patent from Northrop.",Politics
eh11hy,90,"In 'Your Name'(2016), the dates of both timelines are shown in the first 20 minutes of the movie.",Movies_TV
eh05g3,62,In “The People Vs Larry Flynt [1996]” the judge in the first trial scene is played by the real life Larry Flynt.,Movies_TV
eh2w7i,57,The school in Scary Movie (2000) is called B.A. Corpse High School.,Movies_TV
egu9do,54,"In Home Alone 2 (1992), the butler serving a hot fudge sundae to Kevin McCallister dips him 3 scoops of ice cream then asks him if he wants 2 and adds a 3rd scoop a second time.",Food_Drink
egwg3l,35,"In Eagle vs. Shark (2007), the apples which the two main characters bite out off and eventually throw away symbolize their flaws and how they ended up where they were in their lives. Lily's apple was all used up while Jarrod's was thrown away after having found to have been damaged to its core.",SciTech
egv7q4,29,"I drove pass Buffalinos actual house he lived in (The Irishman, 2019.)",Politics
egzt3b,32,"In UP (2009) when Russel is trying to find Kevin, he is hiding behind a plant species called 'Bird of Paradise'",Psychology
egvi26,22,"The scene in Toy Story (1995) where Mr. Shark wears Woody's hat and says ""Look, I""m Woody. Howdy! Howdy! Howdy!"" is actually a reference to The Far Side.",Literature
eh0jvt,18,"In Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004), Harry’s scar appears to be on the opposite side of his forehead because the scene continues through the mirror on the wardrobe containing the boggart",Literature
egx97g,16,"Nymphomaniac vol.2 2013 brilliantly shatters the fourth wall by Having the characters look into the mirror, But showing the cameramans hands panning the camera in the reflection. This happens about 3 hours in..",Literature
eh3oco,8,In the Charlie's Angels parody scene in Scary Movie 2 (2001) a crewmember can be seen crouching on the stairs trying to stay out of sight.,Movies_TV
egcq0z,37359,Some of the sets of the first Star Wars trilogy (1977 - 1983) were hand painted with oil paintings on plexiglass panels,Other
eglebh,28169,"For The Two Towers (2002) to create the illusion of de-aging, Bernard Hill was given four different stages of makeup, from cursed old man down to a younger fully cured Theoden. On set Hill then had to act out the same shot four times. The digital vfx team then morphed all the footage together.",Sports
eg8wvg,19574,"In Home Alone (1990), Marv is wearing fake feet",Movies_TV
egdymi,207,Getting rid of the pigeons in Home Alone 2 (1992) is a clip played backwards.,Pets_Animals
egkmn5,144,"In the opening scene of The Incredibles (2004) Frozone mentions how he doesn’t like how Super Ladies act in the dating scene. Later in the movie we find out he married Honey, who isn’t a Superhero",Movies_TV
egktjb,65,In Harry Potter and the philosopher's stone (2001) when Hermione is showing Harry that his father was also a seeker. You could also see that Professor Mcgonagall was a part of the team in 1971.,Sports
eggxg2,64,"In Home Alone (1990), the magazine Kevin is reading is Woman's Day, with the current issue featuring Christmas decorations which Kevin later arranges.",Art_Event
eggqhc,58,"In Avengers:Endgame(2019), Seconds after Scott gets to the van and begins starting up the quantum tunnel, he can be seen in the background fighting in a different place completely on the battlefield.",Movies_TV
eg9e8v,51,"Not sure if it’s been posted but in the title credits of Godzilla (2014), there’s some funny easter eggs before the text is redacted. My favourite one is “Evidence shows that it is likely the creatures will come back with David Strathairn’s head”",Religion
egg4jj,45,"In Jurassic Park 3 (2001), Billy uses an early version of a 3D printer.",Movies_TV
egb60b,34,"In the movie Casino 1995, when Ginger is introduced the song 'love is strange' is played and it's lyrics points out that Sam and Ginger's love is not true.",Movies_TV
egier4,33,"In The Santa Clause (1994), after Scott Calvin becomes Santa Claus, at his work meeting he orders a Caesar salad with no dressing and lots of desserts, but doesn't eat the salad",Food_Drink
eganwx,25,"In Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009), whan Scratte (the female squirrel) rips the acorn off Scrat's chest, his skin goes from a pinkish skin colour to red as blood moves to the area where his hairs were ripped out as the skin heats up",Pets_Animals
egmpag,18,In “I’m Gonna Git You Sucka” (1988) Flyguy felt so embarrassed after his release from prison that he updated his threads by the end of the movie.,Movies_TV
eggyiw,6,"In Ali G Indahouse (2002), a road sign reads ""Welcome to Staines, twinned with Isigny-sur-Mer, France."" Isigny was home to the ancestors of Walt Disney.",Entertainment
egnuhd,0,"In Dumbo (1941) when Mr. Stork asks Mrs. Jumbo what's her new baby's name she answers ""Dumbo Jr."", meaning that the name of Dumbo's father was or is also Dumbo.",Movies_TV
egfh46,0,"In Bill & Teds Bogus Journey (1991), Bill & Ted find themselves at the pearly gates where they are asked ""what is the meaning of life?"" They then recite the chorus from the 80's song ""Every rose has its thorn"" by Poison.",Music
efvrj7,19905,"In Shrek 2 (2004) after Shrek turns human, the women who fetched him a pail of water is named Jill as a reference to the nursery rhyme of 'Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water'",Movies_TV
efytp7,7012,(1989) Painstakingly recreating the scene with a different actress.,Movies_TV
eg3obb,163,"The painting in “Good Will Hunting” (1997)is an actual painting by Gus Van Sant, BUT it is also the opening shot from “Popeye” (1980), Robin Williams’ first movie.",Movies_TV
eg1h5u,91,[Home alone 1990] the sled kevin rides down the stairs has visible wheels for a few frames when he gets airborne,Pets_Animals
eg66yo,87,In Whiplash (2014) when Fletcher throws the chair on Neiman the guitar guy in the back disappears.,Music
efu023,65,"The expedition in the beginning of Braindead (1992) steals the Sumatran Rat Monkey from Skull Island, the same island where King Kong (2005) is set.",Travel_Geo
eg2gws,49,"In Mike Bassett: England Manager (2001), the manager throws a crate across the dressing room at a player who is supposedly not paying attention to the furious half-time team talk. The player in question is the goalkeeper, who nonchalantly catches it and demurely puts it down.",Sports
efz8ss,45,"Back to the Future (1985) - Doc Brown uses a wrist watch for the clock tower in his model of Hill Valley. It looks to be the same as the one on his wrist, but the time is different.",SciTech
efzarq,39,"In TRON: Legacy (2010), Sam Flynn’s apartment is made of “Dumont Shipping” crates. Dumont is the name of the Tower Guardian from the original TRON (1982).",Movies_TV
efzksg,30,"In Godzilla (1998), Matthew Broderick and Jean Reno drive into Manhattan via a military checkpoint at the 2nd Street Tunnel in Los Angeles.",Fashion
eg1vm2,20,"It’s a Wonderful Life (1947)-Mr. Gower yells at George that he’s not paid to be a canary. Canaries were used in mines as a warning of toxic gas. Later, George warns Mr. Gower the medicine he made was poison, saving a boy and saving Mr. Gower’s from ruin. So actually, George was paid to be a canary.",Movies_TV
eg21eh,17,In Megamind (2010) The trash reappears in the rain because it was dehydrated by Megamind and Minion.,Weather_Time
efywea,14,"In X-Men Origins:Wolverine (2009), you see Logan's jaw clench on the x-ray during the injection scene.",Movies_TV
eg7ov7,11,"In Filth (2013) as the film progresses the number of bottles of lithium in Bruce's room increases implying he is no longer on medication, this is backed up by his decline in mental state throughout the film",Movies_TV
eg6dqm,11,"In Eyes Wide Shut (1999), Bill takes a cab from the Sonata Cafe (which is right next to Gillespie's diner) to the costume shop. At the shop, we can see that Gillespie's (and thus the Sonata) are right across the street.",Music
eg6xao,0,On Titanic (1997) if you look closely on the breakup scene you can see the a deck promenade’s pillars bending just before the ship splits,SciTech
efgp0y,38050,"In Inside Out (2015), Riley wears maroon and gold during her hockey tryout. Maroon and gold are the team colors for the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers, Minnesota being the state that the family moved from",SciTech
effn8s,1228,"In Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone/Sorcerers Stone (2001), Neville Longbottom receives a “Remeberall” but states he cannot remember what he’s forgotten. However, in this scene he is the only character without a cloak/robe, hinting this is what he has forgotten.",Literature
efgztv,1079,"In ""A Christmas Story,"" (1983) after Ralphie says ""Oh, f---"", his father tells him to get in the car, and then smiles to himself when he isn't looking.",Art_Event
efokcq,809,"In The Last Crusade (1989), Sallah tries to use the same trick that allowed the Ark of the Covenant to hide, but unfortunately for Mr. Brody it has the opposite effect.",Religion
efjqdf,138,"In “A Christmas Story” (1983), narration is given by Jean Shepherd, the author whose semi-autobiographical writings inspired the film. He also makes a physical cameo as a father waiting in the line to meet Santa Clause at the department store.",Fashion
efoqlz,143,"In Scrooged (1988), Cross's office has a definition of the word cross displayed as ""a thing they nail people to.""",Movies_TV
efiv5m,104,"In Tangled (2010) Rapunzel’s chess pieces are handmade by her, showing another way she spent her free time in the tower",Literature
efifu8,83,"In the animated movie “Sing” (2016), Taron Egerton is the voice of Johnny a gorilla who’s last song in the movie is Elton John’s hit “I’m Still Standing”. Taron also plays and sings as Elton John in his biopic “Rocketman” (2019)",Movies_TV
efqqqw,106,"In The Predator(2018), the name of the middle school is “Lawrence A. Gordon Middle School”. Lawrence A. Gordon was a producer on the original Predator and Predator 2 movies, as well as the movie The Warriors which is the schools mascot.",Movies_TV
efkb87,68,"In The Country Bears (2002), everyone in the diner scene is drinking water except for Zeb who is drinking honey. When he was recruited, he was found in a honey bar addicted to honey.",Movies_TV
effj1b,63,"In ice age(2002) as a group of dodo's fall off a cliff, one dodo exclaims ""there goes our last female"" this foreshadows their extinction.",Music
efpbc8,46,In noelle (2019) there is a car with the license plate hohoho,SciTech
efi6ok,42,In Sneakers (1992) the building shown at the beginning of the movie is the Hill Valley clock tower from Back to the Future (1985).,SciTech
efolw5,36,"In Shawshank Redemption (1994), the script instructs the reader to play the song Andy is while reading",Movies_TV
efepda,36,"At the beginning of Logan's Run (1976) Logan 5 passes a bank of ""lifeclock"" computers: The red computer, which tracks the people approaching 30 y/o displays the fewest active blinky lights because people are ritually murdered on ""Carousel"" on their 30th birthday.",Art_Event
efk33y,24,"In Moana (2016), you can see Maui desperately paddling the canoe with his hand since Moana took the oar with her to retrieve the chicken.",Movies_TV
efqj8k,17,"During the finale song of The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) Scrooge twice passes by the names Statler and Waldorf, the Muppets who play Jacob and Robert Marley.",Art_Event
efpjz0,17,"In Alien (1979), Kane is very hungry and consumes more food than everyone else. This is because he needs to feed the alien that is growing inside of him.",Food_Drink
efjoel,9,"In The Santa Clause 2 (2002), Santa’s football jersey has the number 25, since Christmas falls on the 25th day of December",Art_Event
efnr8r,11,"In ""A Christmas Story"" (1983) we see that Ralphie misspelled the word ""Christmas"" when he gets his theme back from his teacher, possibly explaining why he got a C+ as his grade for it",Art_Event
efsd3q,8,"In 6 Underground (2019), one of the protagonists seemingly uses a Tascam DR-05 to listen to a conversation remotely in an entirely different room, as if it actually controls a microphone placed in the room. This is impossible. The Tascam DR-05 is a microphone itself.",SciTech
efpi98,7,"In The Polar Express (2004) there's a scene where you can spot an elf with unfinished animation, spotted in the middle of the screen",Other
eft225,6,Do these logos look familiar? ‘The Truman Show’ (1998) and Google founded in 1998.,SciTech
efig17,2,"In The Santa Clause (1994) during the police briefing the Miller’s neighbors are shown to be “in Florida,” a reference to Home Alone (1990).",News
efsvcv,0,"In Avengers: Endgame (2019) when captain Marvel asked Spider-Man for the infinity gauntlet he pauses before saying his name as before Dr, Strange used his ‘made up name’ and Spider-Man used Peter Parker",Literature
efjhlh,0,"In Home Alone (1990) after the soda is spilled, Kevin's ticket is pushed into the garbage. Thus another reason why they didn't notice Kevin missing when boarding the plane.",Politics
efob98,0,"In Jingle All the Way (1996), Jamie wears a maroon and gold jacket. Maroon and gold are the team colors for the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers. Minneapolis being where the film takes place.",Fashion
effdg6,0,"In The Avengers (2012), Captain America jumps on a bus with the number 1123 written on it. It might be a reference to Earth-1123 where Spider-Man would join the Fantastic Four making the group the Fantastic Five.",SciTech
efrbgc,0,In Avengers Endgame (2019) The plants in Steve Rogers’ home look like hands pressed up against the glass.,Movies_TV
efs5cq,0,"In The Jungle Book (1967), Baloo sings a song called ""The Bare Necessities"". If you look closely, you'll notice that Baloo himself is a literal bear, thus creating a visual pun, or what is known as ""l'observation du crétin"" in French film circles.",Movies_TV
ef4p63,70868,"In Home Alone (1990) when they counted the people for the trip they say there's 17 people in total. An odd number between two vans means they will be split 8/9. Since Kevin was missing both vans had 8 people instead, making each group assume they were on the 8-people van, not suspecting a thing",Psychology
ef9hso,30080,"In ""The Return of the King (2003)"", during the epic scene of the Rohirrim Charge Peter Jackson requested that only extras who have read the novel and could recite the scene, to be placed in the front lines as they are aware of the importance of this moment. It's how he ended up with this epic rider.",Literature
ef3ilz,3533,In A Muppets Christmas Carol (1992) Bean Bunny notices Gonzo and Rizzo pass by symbolizing that the story has caught up to real time and they are no longer invisible storytellers. This is also confirmed by the footprints the two leave behind.,Art_Event
efa6et,2335,"In Disney's Mulan (1998) - Mulan is told ""A girl can bring her family great honor in one way...by striking a good match."" Both of Mulan's victories over the Huns involved lighting explosives.",Movies_TV
ef8964,921,"In Home Alone (1990), not only did Kevin wake up to an empty house on Christmas day, but be also probably realised that Santa isn't real. The milk and cookies he left out weren't consumed.",Art_Event
ef8io4,370,(I am not sure if this fits here) In Iron Man (2008) when pepper is looking through the under the table shipping manifest which were set up by Iron Monger (Jeff Bridges) the vessel is called the MSC Lebowski.,Literature
ef7n1w,276,"In “The Nightmare Before Christmas” (1993), the Wolfman’s night cap looks just like one belonging to a granny, likely of the Red Hood variety",Art_Event
ef5npm,248,"In Home Alone 2 (1992) the family ended up staying at the Villa de Dolphine due to Kevin having his family's money, leaving their cheap uncle to foot the bill.",Celebrities
ef6sh2,237,"At the beginning of The Polar Express (2004), just before the train arrives, the boy's clock stops at exactly five minutes to midnight. Later, near the end of the movie, the know-it-all boy notes ""it was five minutes to midnight four minutes ago,"" meaning time was frozen for almost the entire movie.",Movies_TV
ef4wst,141,"In 6 Underground (2019) the boat the team uses to approach the dictators yacht is stamped with HDPE. high density polyethylene. This way, their boat would not be affected when they turn the yacht into a giant magnet.",Sports
ef6exl,124,"In The Family Man (2000) there is a cross made out of lights on a building behind, subtly showing that there are divine powers at work when Nicolas Cage's character gets a glimpse of what his life could've been.",Movies_TV
efal6m,123,"In the 1984 Gremlins movie, Mr. Jones, who complimented Billy's cartoon, was Chuck Jones who was an animator and later director of the animation division for Warner Bros., He created Wile E coyote, Marvin the Martian and a few others.",Movies_TV
efcdqz,103,"In How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000), Jim Carrey insisted on singing all the different parts of “You’re a Mean One Mr. Grinch”. Every voice on the track is an impression from Jim Carrey.",Art_Event
ef534o,91,"In ""A Christmas Story"" (1983), Ralph is seen writing a lowercase 'e' then the next scene shows a capital 'E'.",Art_Event
ef8jq7,81,In Ant-Man (2015) the front page of the San Francisco newspaper features an article on Sokovia from the events of Age of Ultron,Art_Event
ef7000,74,"In Captain America: Civil War (2016), Chet Baker’s “I Fall in Love Too Easily” plays in the background of this scene, hinting at Vision and Wanda’s future romance in Avengers: Infinity War (2018)",SciTech
ef6yzb,67,In Home Alone (1990) Heather McCallister counts herself twice during the head count as head #3 and #11,Psychology
ef7utz,65,"In The Santa Clause (1994) When Scott and Charlie arrive at the North Pole the first time, an elf enters the code ""1239"" into a keypad which allows the sleigh to be lowered. Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer was created in December of 1939, hence 12/39.",Literature
efb6dd,61,"In Elf (2003), the Hobbs family lives in the Gozer building from Ghostbusters.",Movies_TV
efbimg,47,In Spider-Man 2 (2002)Mr.Aziz rips off Peter’s sticker and in Spider-Man 3(2007) the ripped sticker is still on his helmet,Movies_TV
ef7gu6,40,"In Gangs of New York (2002), during the Uncle Tom's Cabin vegetable throwing scene, Bill Cutting pulls out a full head of lettuce and smashes it over McGloin's head",Food_Drink
efaly8,38,"In A Christmas Story (1983), Ralphie’s story take place in the early 1940s. In the classroom scene there are integrated students. Integration did not happen until that 1954.",Art_Event
efbs1m,40,"In GoodFellas (1990), all the wedding guests give cash in the same envelope because they all used the same mob bank.",Art_Event
ef6ux5,33,"In Galaxy Quest (1999), when the crew was beamed up to the ship for the first time you can see Sigourney Weaver very distressed by her ""probing"" device.",Movies_TV
efb6dk,28,"In National Lampoons Christmas Vacation, 1989, uncle Eddy’s RV is already in the yard when Clark’s lights initially turn on. Merry Christmas everyone!!",Art_Event
efc0ui,18,"In Star Trek Beyond (2016), Apollo's Giant Green Space Hand Is Seen in the Credits",Movies_TV
ef9lms,16,"In ‘The Santa Clause’ (1994), the little girl that Tim Allen wakes up when he reluctantly becomes Santa, at the start of the movie, is missing her top two front teeth. A year later, when Santa revisits the house, the same little girl is still missing her top two front teeth.",Literature
efd56b,14,In National Lampoon’s “Christmas Vacation” (1989) The SWAT team at the end of the movie knows to avoid stepping on the Christmas lights because one broken bulb will ruin the entire strand,Art_Event
efb8g3,14,"In the 2003 movie ""Elf"", Buddy the Elf's adoptive father told him not to eat gum off of the ground in NYC because it's not candy. Buddy remembered this and ate the gum off of a subway fence instead.",Movies_TV
efaghq,10,"In The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) The haberdasher's store name is Statler and Waldorf, a reference to the muppets who play Jacob and Robert Marley in the movie",Art_Event
efduty,14,"In Home Alone (1990), there is a running joke that everyone hits the statue in front of the house with their car. It's acknowledged three times, twice by the pizza boy and once by the Airport Shuttle. However, there is also a less obvious instance: the police officer that is sent to check on Kevin.",SciTech
ef9s2m,5,In Ant-Man (2015) the front page of the San Francisco newspaper features an article on Sokovia from the events of Age of Ultron,Art_Event
efb04n,0,"In CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR (2016), Tony whips out a pair of vintage pens, hoping that Steve will use one of them to sign the Sokovia Accords. Steve ultimately refuses. So metaphorically, Tony is the pen that's safely in the confines of the box (the Accords), while Steve is clearly the outlaw.",Movies_TV
eet4o6,45021,Bill Murray falling over on his way out of the restaurant in Scrooged (1988) was not scripted. He slipped on the water he just threw on the waiter,Movies_TV
eek40z,29693,Did they have plastic bottles in 1933 Egypt? They did according to “The Mummy Returns” (2001),Other
ees6xq,3467,"In Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (2005) some of the coughs that General Grievous makes are actually George Lucas’. They were recorded without him knowing, and slipped into the film by Matthew Wood, the sound editor.",Movies_TV
eekcas,1374,Little elf in Charlie's classroom after the first visit to the North Pole in The Santa Clause 1994.,Literature
eeoe97,416,The Warner Brothers symbol gets darker with each Harry Potter movie as Voldemort become stronger. First movie released in 2001,Movies_TV
eesvxm,263,"In National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989), the actress who plays Aunt Bethany is Mae Questel. She's more widely known as the voice of Betty Boop and Olive Oyle.",Art_Event
eewhet,196,"In ""A Quiet Place (2018)"", nobody eats chips because they are too loud to be eaten. The other shelves are empty",Pets_Animals
ees7be,186,In ‘Elf’ (2003) the news footage of Buddy the Elf in Central Park is a reference to the famous ‘Bigfoot sighting.’,News
eekavn,164,"Ghostbusters (1984): when the ghosts escape HQ building, in the longshot there is a Stay Puft ad on the side of the building",Movies_TV
eejnlz,165,"In Shrek 2 (2004), when the king goes to the Poisoned Apple, a female frog asks him if she knows him to which he replies that she ""must be mistaking him for someone else"" while looking distressed. This is a hint about the king's secret as that frog probably knew him before his transformation.",Literature
eesthu,137,"The minigun used by Jesse Ventura in Predator (1987), Lee Majors in Scrooged (1988) and Arnold in Terminator 2 (1991) are all the same prop (with minor modifications)",Movies_TV
eeqid0,101,In Fargo (1996) Jerry Lundegaards photo doesn't fit in with the rest of the staffs photos.,Other
eerxkm,94,"In ""Pets""(2016) you can see an actual poster for the movie ""Sing""(also 2016)",Movies_TV
eeotq4,80,Red Dawn (1984) Jed Eckert adds his and his brother's name to Partisan Rock before going back to Calumet for the last time.,Literature
eeuxcr,70,"Even though Klaus (2019) not a Pixar movie, it still features an A113 in scenes in the movie.",Movies_TV
eejci8,65,"In Avengers Endgame(2019), when Ant-Man answers Rhodey's call for help, the Iron Patriot Mark 2 Armor can be seen in the background which Rhodey wears in the final battle.",Games
eelb5s,64,"In Toy Story 4 (2019), when Ducky called the frog plushie 'Jeremiah', is a reference to the lyrics ""Jeremiah was a bullfrog"" from the song Joy to the World by Three Dog Night",Pets_Animals
eer37z,63,In 'Batman Returns' (1992) you can see the platform used to pull the Penguin's (Danny Devito) body down the ramp and into the water. It is being pulled from beneath him and off the bottom of the screen by a cable.,Fashion
eemopl,55,In The Last Jedi (2017) Leia's movement through the projection of Snoke's ship foreshadows its fate,Games
eeoev4,50,Luke’s landspeeder has no dirt or grime because he is on a sand planet that would sand blast it causing the paint just to be missing ”Star Wars”(1977),Music
eex49h,48,"In The Santa Clause (1994), the first thing Scott orders for lunch is a Caesar salad, no dressing, followed by a bunch of desserts. Cut to after lunch and the salad is the only thing he has not eaten.",Food_Drink
eew38s,39,"Not sure if this counts, but ""George and A.J."" (2009) addresses the continuity error of Russell missing from Carl's porch when the house takes off in ""Up""",Literature
eelgdk,25,The director's commentary on the DVD edition of This is Spinal Tap (1984) is performed by band memebers as if the documentary was real.,Music
eeibm5,25,"In Revenge of the Sith (2005) as Darth Vaders helmet is placed on him, you can faintly hear Anakin say ""Padme, help me"". In the video clip it is around 1:17.",Movies_TV
eew0je,22,"Pineapple Express (2008), Dale Denton is seen giving Ted Jones purple nurples right beside his purple nurple plants.",Movies_TV
eeq0cy,9,You had one job (IT 2 2019),Other
eew71l,0,"In Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (2005), the last scene shows two suns rising on the horizon of Tatooine, representing the birth of Luke and Leia",Movies_TV
eepw91,0,"In Avengers: Endgame (2019), when Sam radios Steve and says, ""On your left,"" it's a reference to Steve running past Sam when they first met in Captain America: The Winter Soldier.",Movies_TV
ee9aq0,2934,In Toy Story 3 (2010) while in Andy's room you can see pinned on his board a post card from Carl and Ellie from the film Up (2009),Literature
ee3u89,57,"In Annihilation (2018), Josie had plants growing out from the cuts on her forearm",Games
ee63bi,53,"In Paterson (2016), Moonrise Kingdom movie mains, Kara Hayward and Jared Gilman, can be seen in the bus scene when Paterson drives.",Movies_TV
eeff18,41,"Actor Alvin Greenman appeared in both the original version (1947) and remake (1994) of “Miracle on 34th Street.” In the former, he played Alfred (uncredited), a young janitor who becomes friends with Kris Kringle. In the latter, he has a small cameo as a doorman.",Movies_TV
eedo2x,24,These two different Jai Alai rackets in Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999) were mildly amusing.,Movies_TV
eehm34,16,In ‘Toy Story 4’ (2019) You can see Boo from ‘Monsters Incorporation’ playing games at the carnival.,Art_Event
eeaio3,9,"Santa doesn't quite know his Vice Presidential history in ""Miracle on 34th Street"" (1947)",Other
eeh2y2,4,"In the post credits scene for Avengers: Infinity War (2018) Nick Fury tells Maria to contact ""Klein"". He is referencing Cameron Klein, the SHIELD agent featured in the Captain America movies.",Movies_TV
eef7mo,4,In The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) Jack breaks off one of his own rib bones for Zero to fetch.,Art_Event
eee7ex,0,"In Bumblebee (2018), you can see Shatter and Dropkick, the main villains of the film, rush towards Optimus Prime.",Movies_TV
eee906,0,"In the Spies in Disguise trailer, Will Smith says “that’s hot”. This is in reference to how he started YouTube Rewind 2018.",Movies_TV
ee5l78,0,[2019] Joker : figurine that resembles Cat Woman found on dresser as Joker enters neighbors apartment.,Pets_Animals
edr74z,24996,"In How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000), the Whoville clocktower features a statue of Horton the Elephant (of Horton Hears a Who)",Art_Event
eds2ja,44,"In Contact (1997) the crew at the Very Large Array where they first detect the signal, has a ""UNIX PARTY"" badge taped on one of the monitors.",Art_Event
ee2qpk,4,In Bongo from Fun and Fancy Free (1947) The fish is snoring through its gills.,Pets_Animals
ee2aw2,3,"The Antagonist can be seen several times in the opening scenes of “Too Many Cooks” (2014, NSFW)",Movies_TV
ee17q1,0,"In The Two Popes (2019), the guard taps on an iPhone 4 with a gloved hand.",Games
ed8i1q,6860,"In Inside Out (2015), Riley’s clothes become more muted the more depressed she gets.",Psychology
edcskn,152,"In 'The Grinch' (2000), we learn the Grinch floated down from the sky during his parents' ""annual Christmas get-together""... It's a swingers party.",Art_Event
edapig,129,"In Star Wars The Last Jedi (2017), during the Battle of Crait scene, Rogue One (2016) director, Gareth Edwards has a cameo as a Resistance fighter.",Games
edbvzt,101,Mallrats (1995) Nice homage...,Movies_TV
edhr2a,79,They Live (1988) the aliens baddies use PKE meters from Ghostbusters to communicate,Movies_TV
edf2ci,77,in 'Elf' (2003) Director Jon Favreau used a remote control to trigger the 'Jack in the Box' toys to get genuine startled reactions from Will Ferrell,Movies_TV
edegs6,78,"In El Camino (2019), the radio in Jesse's car says the NASDAQ is down 34 points. This is because Walt said his business ""big enough to be listed on the NASDAQ goes belly-up"" if he disappeared.",Other
eddm3d,72,"In ""It's a Wonderful Life"" (1946), the unruly customer who demands a large portion of George's funds during the run on the bank is the very first to arrive at his house to give him money at the end of the movie",Other
edk2b6,66,The Santa Clause (1994)....So I’m watching this with my wife....and I noticed that the reindeer(who we assume are male)....has posters of female deer up in his stall.....like putting bikini pics up in a locker I guess,Movies_TV
eddsg2,58,"In Frozen (2013), Hans signals his true intentions pretty early on",Other
edcbt1,48,"In Shazam (2019), the Eye is reflected in Thad’s glasses in the place he eventually ‘wears it’",Fashion
edd0ik,38,"In Zodiac (2007), Paul Allen (Robert Downey Jr.) reads ""motor-sickles"" in one of the letters. Later, during handwriting analysis we see ""motor-cicles"" written in the letter. Even later in the film, Arthur Leigh Allen's brother's sister explains that Leigh liked to spell words wrong.",Literature
edm2ig,39,"In Star Wars The Force Awakens (2015), Finn's Stormtrooper Name Is the Same as Princess Leia's Cell in Star Wars: A New Hope",Movies_TV
edhvel,32,"In ""Home Alone"" (1990), the mannequins that Kevin uses to fool the wet bandits into thinking he's having a party can be seen in the basement when he first discovers the house is empty.",Art_Event
edjba3,26,"In “The Darkest Hour” (2017) where the scene with Churchill and King George VI, Churchill slowly shuffles out the door backwards after their meet as it is considered rude to turn your back on a royal.",Other
edhym3,21,The store in background seen during the final musical scene of the film is called Micklewhites. Michael Caines birth name was Maurice Micklewhite,Movies_TV
edgqfi,22,"In Heat (1995) after spending the night with Eady, Neil leaves a glass of water for her, holding it with a napkin in order not to leave any fingerprints",Weather_Time
edd894,19,"In the end of El Camino (2019) Jessie was the one who knocked, after all.",Other
edhvte,16,"In Evangelion 3.0 (2012), Fuyutski tells Shinji he loses in 31 moves. 31 minutes later...",Games
edml9z,14,"In The Shining (1980), Tony the Tiger appears to be spying on Jack and Wendy. Tony is also the name of Danny's ""imaginary"" friend.",Movies_TV
edcd5y,12,In Terminator 2: Judgement Day the T-1000 grows a third arm to reload while piloting a helicopter,Games
edez64,6,The Bo ling restaurant sign in A Christmas Story was based on a real life experience of assistant director Ken Goch.,Art_Event
ed48fl,20289,Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) End Credits scene,Movies_TV
ecyrrr,1294,Mind Blown - Her 1985/Him 1990,Psychology
ecqrsp,24,"This scene in Joker (2019) is completely improvised. Arthur was originally supposed to throw up and wash off his make up. Both Joaquin Phoenix and Todd Phillips agreed it didn't fit the story, so Todd gave Joaquin a piece of music and asked him to improvise",Music
ecredf,258,In The Bourne Identity (2002) the bag Jason uses to carry his possessions throughout the entire movie can be seen in the last scene being used as a flower basket in Marie's new store.,Movies_TV
ecyb1u,172,At the beginning of Home Alone (1990) Kevin’s dad tells him to pick up his Micro Machines because “Aunt Leslie almost broke her neck.” Kevin remembers this and includes it as a trap for the Wet Bandits.,Movies_TV
ecu8nw,157,"In Joker (2019), Arthur writes the quote with left hand, even though he just wrote the above paragraph with right hand.",Literature
ed3a1j,152,Voldemort is referred to as “He Who Must Not Be Named” in the credits for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (2001),Literature
ecybfv,127,"In Return of the Jedi (1983) after Han and Leia are caught, a Gran covers C-3PO's mouth, preventing him from speaking before the reveal",Movies_TV
ecz3t0,81,"In Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer (1964), the misfit toys are handed umbrellas by an elf so they can float down from Santa’s sleigh. In a tragic misunderstanding, the bird who only swims doesn’t get one.",Pets_Animals
ecwa75,37,In Alien (1979) a picture of Baby Jonsey can be seen on the dashboard while the crew is flying down to LV-426,Movies_TV
ecxkcc,33,"In the 2005 movie ""The Cave"", as Charlie is climbing the sheer rock face, you can see a screwed in hand-held where she had just been holding onto.",Movies_TV
ecxf99,34,"In Disney's Mickey's Christmas Carol (1983), the fiddler is a dog, just as Charles Dickens (figuratively) described in the original story.",Art_Event
ed5nsr,25,The scene after the train derailment in Unbreakable(2000) everything in the hospital is uniform blue except Bruce Willis’ shirt. It is green[like his cloak] to highlight that his special powers are already present.,Fashion
ed70ey,5,"This is a continuity error in Joker(2019), right? Because the sign breaks in two different ways. Look at his left hand as well.",Psychology
ed4je2,0,Tim Burton’s Batman 1989 and Big Fish 2003; Both movies feature similar vaults,Pets_Animals
ecbu0r,75772,"It's over Anakin... (Star Wars Return of the Jedi, 1983)",Movies_TV
ecjsrs,3098,"In Spaceballs (1987) there’s more examples of merchandising in the diner scene, with Spaceballs place mats:",Movies_TV
ecf5gx,778,"In Star Wars Return of the Jedi (1983), when the Emperor is zapping Darth Vader, it's briefly possible to see Anakin's skeleton, including robotic parts (neck, arms)",Other
ecjaa4,714,"During my re-watch marathon in prep for RoS, I noticed this visual & storytelling parallel between Yoda & Luke's scenes in Empire & TLJ. I've always been curious about the artistic choice to frame Yoda in front of those flames in TLJ. Now I know why RJ did it. [Star Wars: The Last Jedi, (2017)]",Movies_TV
econ0n,807,"In Joker (2019), one of the ""super rats"" can be seen in the background when Arthur Fleck is at a payphone.",Movies_TV
ecfljn,314,Look closely in the opera house scene in Star Wars: Revenge of Sith (2005) and you'll spot Star Wars creator George Lucas portraying Baron Papnoida. He's the blue guy dressed like an affluent clergyman.,Other
ecgenl,220,"In Muppet Treasure Island (1996) Captain Abraham Smollett, portrayed by Kermit the Frog, has a chest tattoo.",Travel_Geo
ecdid1,174,The compass in the north pole has south on every side being the north most point (Polar Express 2004),Travel_Geo
ecaszw,136,"In Star Trek: Into Darkness (2013), Khan says to Spock, ""You, you can't even break a rule - how can you be expected to break bone?"" Later in the movie, Spock breaks his arm.",Movies_TV
ecbl3h,123,"In Zootopia (2016), Mr Big's daughter says to him ""no icing anyone at my wedding"", to which he replies ""I have to, baby. Daddy has to"". Later at the wedding, guests are served with cakes that have almost no icing.",Art_Event
ecf77s,84,"The fuel delivery truck in Toy Story is bearing accurate, real life Hazmat signage on its front fender. 1203 is the actual UN number for Gasoline/Petrol, and is indeed a class 3 dangerous good.",Literature
ecbks9,83,"Throughout the film Joker (2019), observant viewers can spot the ‘Super Rats’ that were established at the very beginning of the film.",Movies_TV
ecjdmo,50,"In BTTF 2 Griff uses a bat that says Kirk Gibson Jr. on it. Senior Was known for his home run in 1988. Interestingly enough, he actually has a son who is a junior, most likely unknown by the writers at the time.",Movies_TV
ecpykj,51,The police vehicles in Joker (2019) have “Industry First” on the license plates rather than “Protect and Serve”,Politics
ecih6f,36,"In the Disney+ Original Christmas movie ""Noelle"" (2019), the tile floor in Santas house is the silhouette of Mickey Mouse",Art_Event
ecdktz,36,"In Congo (1995), Herkermer Homolka (Tim Curry) is a Romanian philanthropist searching for King Solomon's diamond mines. His name bears an uncanny resemblance to Herkimer diamonds, a type of crystal which in turn bears a resemblance to true diamonds.",Other
ecdp2c,36,In Return of the Jedi (1983) you can see where actor David Prowse's wrist actually is,Movies_TV
ecmlze,32,"In Joker (2019), Frank Sinatra's song ""That's Life"" (1966) is a recurring trend in the movie. However, when Arthur is applying his clown makeup and hair dye, the 2008 version of ""That's Life"" is playing on the radio, which wouldn't make any sense since the movie takes place in the 1980's.",Movies_TV
ecqddu,10,"In Star Wars The Last Jedi (2017) you can see a compass on Luke Skywalker’s shelf. This compass was the one he found in the emperor’s observatory on a mission in Star Wars Battlefront 2 (2017, before The release of The Last Jedi)",Other
ecqoka,7,In Joker (2019) one protester brought an interesting item to the raid,Games
ecozjo,5,"In Return of the Jedi (1983), Han cops a feel",Movies_TV
ecc47f,0,"In 6 Underground (2019) , you can see a few UAE flags from 1:36:40 to 1:37:05 (the fact they shot in UAE is no secret but would my OCD self could not let it pass.. editing is a hard job)",Politics
ecmcjp,0,"In Joker (2019), when Arthur coughs up some blood during the final scene, you could see a smiley face, formed by the blood that he himself coughed up.",Movies_TV
ecnkso,0,"Something for the holidays... in Home Alone (1990) Kevin’s passport is accidentally thrown away during the pizza scene, hence why he is never accounted for and known to be missing",Food_Drink
eccl95,0,Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004): When prof. Lupin steps in front of Harrys boggart it turns into a full moon because hes a warewolf.,SciTech
ec1ka0,24340,"In the animated movie Monsters vs. Aliens (2009), General W.R. Monger’s insignia has Shrek’s face on it.",Movies_TV
ebyodb,1720,4th gen f16 fighters are replaced by 5th gen f35 fighters in Tony Stark's background (2008 Iron man - 2019 Spiderman Far From Home),Movies_TV
ebzgoo,718,"Ever wondered why Peter Quill could understand Groot (and all the other aliens) in Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)? It's because he has a translator implant! Bonus Detail: Nova Corps has his alias wrongly listed as ""Space-Lord"".",Literature
ebzloz,126,"In IT: Chapter 2 (2019), you can see Pennywise in the portrait of Beverly and her husband",Art_Event
ebuy64,97,"Andrei Tarkovsky's closing scene of ""Solaris"", 1972. Rembrandt's Return of the Prodigal Son, 1663–1669.",Literature
ec45n7,89,"If you watch A new Hope (1977) and The Last Jedi (2017) at the same time, the Leia message occurs at the exact same moment ❓ Trivia",Movies_TV
ebyxzu,77,"Children of Men (2006) The Statue of David is seen having sustained damage to its left leg, as historically, this is a weak spot. Some presume an earthquake in the future could potentially cause harm to the 500 year old marble statue.",SciTech
ebv8o0,71,"In Madagascr (2005) Gloria tells Alex to jump and is surprised when Alex lands on his face. In Madagascar 2 (2008) we can see that landing on the face is a family trait, when his father lands on his face.",Movies_TV
ec3ddl,59,"The gas station in Toy Story 4 (2019) is owned by Dinoco from Cars (2006), and also appeared in previous Toy Story movies",Literature
ebukaz,52,"In A Bug's Life (1998), Hopper uses his antennae to smell Princess Atta as insects smell using their antennae.",Pets_Animals
ebz6t2,25,"In It (2017) during a visit to an abandoned house, a room full of clown dolls contains a clown dressed as the original Pennywise from Stephen King’s It (1990)",Fashion
ec70ul,20,"In Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019), the four Toho kaiju are given actor credit",Movies_TV
ec5z42,13,"In Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992), Kevin's inflatable clown does the same dance move as Uncle Frank in the shower",Entertainment
ec3oeb,6,In Joker (2019) as the protagonist Arthur Fleck reads the local newspaper at the bottom it describes a disaster in Ukraine referring to Chernobyl which dates the film to late April 1986 which contradicts other details,Movies_TV
ec8mts,0,"In Monsters vs. Aliens (2009), E,T. Go Home",Movies_TV
ec25d3,0,"In ""Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace""(1999) I believe I just found an ET race! Not sure if this is well known!",Movies_TV
ec7914,0,"The little elephants from the Frozen (2013) Easter Egg on Zootopia (2016) have teleport powers, either that or there was a mistake while production... (Not sure if ""Accuracy"" is the right flair)",Other
ebfryh,50400,"In ""The Spongebob Squarepants Movie"" (2004), Spongebob states he has 374 consecutive employee-of-the-month awards, this means he has been working at the Krusty Krab for a little over 31 years.",Movies_TV
ebogbf,15268,"During the food strom in ""Cloudy with a chance of meatballs"" (2009), a man loots a TV, then the remote TV loots a man.",Food_Drink
ebm3yb,13197,"In Wreck-It Ralph 2 (2018) Merida says ""Ack! Lang may yer lum reek, and may a moose ne'er leave your girnal with a teardrop in his eye! Haste Ye Back, Me Lassie"" when saying goodbye to Vanellope, which roughly translates to ""I wish you a long and prosperous life, and I hope you come back soon!""",Music
ebnskd,1148,"In Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer (1964) the reason why Hermey never fits in is because he isn't an elf but is in fact a human. This is suggested by the fact that he has hair, unlike the other elves, and has round ears instead of pointed.",Literature
ebfsps,118,"Young Frankenstein (1974) - According to behind the scenes commentary, Igor's moving hump was improvised secretly by Marty Feldman. After the director noticed, it was written into the script(sorry for pout video quality).",Movies_TV
ebn3vh,112,In Star Wars Episode 1 : The Phantom Menace (1999) Padmé slips as she regroups after a gunfight.,Movies_TV
ebp32e,98,"For almost a second, Optimus Prime’s pose from the opening sequence of Bumblebee (2018) matches his pose from Transformers: The Movie (1986)",Movies_TV
ebhtt4,81,"In Ad Astra (2019), the soldier's camo pattern has red in it to match the surface of Mars.",SciTech
ebr8h4,74,Buzz’s girlfriend’s picture in Home Alone (1990) is actually the art director’s son dressed as a girl.,Art_Event
ebpx82,64,"In Austin Powers: Goldmember (2008) Dr. Evil's prisoner number is shown as 00001. His clone, Mini-Me, is inmate number 00001/8.",Movies_TV
ebhiwf,60,"In The Birds, 1963 Hitchcock can be seen leaving the pet shop with two small dogs. These were actually his dogs in real life.",Pets_Animals
ebs605,57,Snakes on a Plane (2006) the microwave has a special preset for snakes...,Pets_Animals
ebr9ie,49,"In Zootopia (2016), when Hops and Nick visit Weaselton, he mentions that he has movies that aren’t even out yet. You can then see Meowna (Moana) on the table, which was released several months after Zooptopia.",Movies_TV
eblyz6,29,"Batman v. Superman (2016) When discussing Clark doing a story about Batman, Clark defends his actions saying that that’s the point of The Daily Planet. Perry White then says that if it were 1938 then he would be doing the right thing. Superman first debuted in Action Comics # 1 in 1938.",Movies_TV
eblqld,16,"In Blues Brothers (1980) during the mall chase scene, the logo for Depasto Oldsmobile is seen. This is a reference to one of John Landis’s previous films, Animal House (1978)",Pets_Animals
ebtawo,8,Doc's scarf in Back To The Future III was (1990) made from his shirt from Back To The Future II (1989). An interesting detail.,Fashion
ebn3hy,6,"In Disney's Frozen (2013), you can briefly see Nokk the water spirit when the parents' ship sinks",SciTech
ebtbo8,6,"In Drive (2011), Driver's apartment is number 405 which is also the name of the interstate that runs through Los Angeles.",Travel_Geo
ebpnx3,3,The opening shot of the star destroyer in Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) shows the silhouette of Kylo Ren's lightsaber.,Movies_TV
ebpcvl,0,"In Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018), Vanellope bests a storm trooper, who screams as he’s flung away. The sound they used is the Wilhelm Scream, which was popularized by the Star Wars franchise and has appeared in almost every entry.",Movies_TV
ebij1c,0,"In The Sandlot (1993), Mr. Mertle (played by James Earl Jones) says, ""I used to crowd the plate so the strike zone would almost disappear."" This is basically the same tactic Darth Vader (voiced by James Earl Jones) uses in The Empire Strikes Back (1980) when he fights Luke Skywalker.",Movies_TV
eaxyb9,20171,"Peter Jackson had a cameo in ""The Two Towers"" (2002), as one of the soldiers on the wall of Helms Deep",Literature
eb2oya,893,"In Santa Claus is Comin' to Town (1970), during the song ""Put One Foot in Front of the Other,"" when the Winter Warlock begins to take his steps, the song switches to a 7/4 time signature. This creates an ""aksak,"" or ""limping"" effect, which reflects how the Warlock is struggling to move forward.",Music
eb6tpo,97,"In Lawrence of Arabia (1962) to create the Mirage scene, Omar Sharif rode towards the camera from a quarter of a mile away, keeping in frame thanks to a line of white spray paint disguised as camel tracks, and all of this was captured on a 450mm lens.",Other
eb7hc2,84,"In Commando (1985), during the mansion shootout scene, you can clearly see the springboards that launch the stuntmen into the air after Arnie throws a grenade at them.",Games
eb5yoy,66,"Cap throws a Hydra agent out of the Valkyrie who screams as he falls in Captain America: The First Avenger (2011). This is mimicked in The Avengers (2012) when he throws a mind-controlled Shield agent off the Helicarrier, who falls and screams in the same way.",Games
eb6nw9,64,"Peter Jackson had a cameo in ""The Return of the King"" (2004) as one of the pirates. He was cut out of the theatrical cut, but appears in the extended cut.",Movies_TV
eb82h1,59,Andy Warhol is featured in the opening montage of Zack Snyder's Watchmen (2009) I just really love this because it's meant to be set in alternate history America. This is not included in the novel.,Other
eb1zq2,60,"In Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith (2004), you can faintly hear a tusken raider when Palpatine talks about them.",Movies_TV
eb47a7,50,In Monsters Inc 2001 there is a Pizza Planet truck parked outside the trailer when Mike and Sully throw Randall through the door and smash it,Food_Drink
eb93s0,33,"In ""Tangled"" (2010), when Mother Gothel says ""and I love you most"" she is talking about Rapunzel's youth giving hair, not Rapunzel herself.",Literature
eb2dw2,20,"I'm sure many of you are already familiar, but in Tarantino's Pulp Fiction (1994) The shot where Vincent opens the suitcase was stolen from Kiss Me Deadly (1955)",Literature
eb2010,17,"[Easter Egg] In Point Blank(2019), Big D threatens Mateo in text with a familiar quote from Full Metal Jacket(1987).",Fashion
ebboou,12,Peter Jackson actually makes cameo appearances in all of his films. Here is a the undertaker's assistant in Braindead from 1992,Movies_TV
ebbat6,8,"In The Jungle Book (1967), the vultures sing a seemingly-friendly song. However, closer attention to the lyrics reveals that they're actually singing about eating Mowgli.",Music
ebca9z,10,In Ghostbusters 2 (1989) Vigo the Carpathian's title is the same as the last name of the actors who play baby Oscar. Hank & Will Deutschendorf.,Art_Event
eb9ku2,0,"In Home Alone 3 (1997), Alex wonders what the robbers are looking for while the very object is just on his right.",Other
ealhyh,22772,"In Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018), Doctor Olivia Octavius puts her hair up in a way that resembles an octopus",SciTech
ear1gl,18324,In Empire Strikes Back (1980) Boba Fett was originally supposed to have an all white costume. Here's some test shots of it.,Other
eak0tl,351,"In Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018), you can briefly see Ralph's old 8-bit avatar when the virus begins distributing his insecurity across the internet.",Literature
eaj7bh,184,This stormtrooper from the movie Star wars: The Force Awakens (2015) is played by none other than Daniel Craig who plays James Bond in the latest movies.,Movies_TV
eanius,100,"In Us (2019), Zora, the daughter of the main character Adelaide, wears a sweater that says rabbit in Vietnamese",Literature
ealkyv,95,"In Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003), the list of weapons the T-X chooses from includes references to Aliens and Halo.",Games
eak4n0,78,In watchmen 2009 the ultimate edition - Hollis mason owns a copy of the watchmen comic which the movie is based on,Movies_TV
eajguu,63,"In the Movie ""6 Underground"" (2019) the house shown in a flashback is the same as Robin and Adrian buy in ""Pain and Gain"" (2013)",Movies_TV
eapdtc,55,"In ""The Peanuts Movie"" (2015), Charlie Brown suggests that Violet uses a comic book as the basis of her book report, which features a ""Li'l Folks by Sparky"" strip. Li'l Folks was the comic that preceded Peanuts, authored by Charles ""Sparky"" Schulz.",Movies_TV
eap1k3,51,In IT chapter 2 (2019) this Tom and Jerry episode play on the TV in the Bowers and the balloon hospital scene.,Movies_TV
eaixq6,46,In 6 Underground (2019) at 2:01:39 as the crowd takes down Rovach you can see a member of the cast wearing Marvel underpants,Literature
earkzv,38,"In Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019), Cliff Booth’s belt buckle says ‘Stuntman Association Member’",Music
eaoe0j,35,In The Polar Express (2004) every Ticket No. contains 1225 (Dec 25). Happy holidays to all of you!,Art_Event
eaj8k6,29,"Director Baz Luhrmann has tributes to the iconic Coca Cola sign in three of his films. In Strictly Ballroom (1992) the two leads dance in front of a classic Coca Cola sign. In Romeo + Juliet (1996), the sign is rendered as L’amour on a billboard. In Moulin Rouge (2001), it’s L’amour fou.",Movies_TV
eajycv,32,[@19:02] Watching Guardians of The Galaxy(2014) and noticed that Xandar has space aquariums.,Movies_TV
eaqjpz,24,"In The Last Jedi (2017) when Leia uses the force to return to the resistance ship, she clips through the exact area Holdo crashes into Snoke's flagship",Games
earr1r,17,In the movie 6 Underground (2019) Early in the chase scene the green car loses the driver side mirror only to be attached and unattached throughout the chase.,Movies_TV
eaw70l,8,"In Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood (2019),when the Mansion family confronts him in Dalton's house,we can see Cliff Booth's right hand signalling his dog Brandy to hold position indicating that he was in control of the situation the entire time.",Pets_Animals
eas3ep,6,"In the anime movie ""The King's Avatar: For The Glory"" (2019) at 20:43, a reference from ElementaryOS appears on one of the monitors.",Movies_TV
eaoqma,6,"Roger Avary's film ""Lucky Day"" (2019) fires shots at his nemesis Quentin Tarantino",Movies_TV
eancuv,4,"In 6 Underground (2019), these letters on the ground appear to be a sign that is in English in the country of Turgistan.",Politics
eaukx1,2,In The Force Awakens (2015) as the gang is escaping from the rathtar freighter Finn is looking for something to patch up Chewbacca and finds the remote Luke Skywalker trained with in A New Hope.,Movies_TV
eatl2k,0,The Air Force pilot that launches the missile at Alcatraz Island in (1996) ‘The Rock’ was played by Jim Caviezel credited as “James Caviezel”.,Travel_Geo
eavnau,0,"In Spider-Man (2002) When Peter comes home after being bitten from a spider and tells his Aunt and Uncle that he is going to sleep, they ask him if he will take a bite of the food their making. Peter the replies that he had a bite, talking about the spider bite he had gotten earlier.",Food_Drink
ea4qvj,48753,"The movie Charade (1963) was the last film starring Cary Grant as a romantic lead. He was 59 years old, and felt awkward that his character was flirting with his co-star Audrey Hepburn, who was 33. So the dialogue was rewritten to make Audrey’s character the flirt with a preference for older men.",Movies_TV
ea7iew,376,"In Return of the Jedi (1983), the Rodian in Jabba’s Palace wears the same vest as Leia does in The Empire Strikes Back (1980).",Movies_TV
eaa5v2,246,In Spirited Away (2001) Jiji from Kiki's Delivery Service (1989) is visible on a pillow in Boh's room.,SciTech
eadcll,204,"In The Social Network (2010), during the scene in which Mark Zuckerberg hacks the Harvard servers, he refers to and types out “facebook,” and his computer underlines it as an unknown or misspelled word. It also doesn’t autocorrect to capitalize it.",SciTech
eah7ti,616,In 6 Underground (2019) at 14:42 you can see Ryan Reynolds recording a video for his social media,Movies_TV
ea4lj8,128,"In Spider-Man 3 (2007), we see that Mary-Jane Watson has Juliet Gelfman and Elijah Randazzo in her contacts. Juliet Gelfman-Randazzo is an actress known for her role in Deconstructing Harry (1997) - Right before she decides to call Harry instead of Peter",Movies_TV
ea5ld0,100,"In Once Upon a Time in the West (1968), Jill McBain checks her pocket watch after arriving in Flagstone. The difference from the Station Time illustrates how far she travelled, but doesn't correspond to an hourly lapse because the setting of the movie predates the advent of Modern Standard Time.",Movies_TV
ea1oyi,88,"In this scene from ‘Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs and Shaw’ (2019), Dwayne Johnson asks about one of the cars to which Jason Statham responds: “This was from a job in Italy”. This is reference to the fact that Jason Statham was one of the actors in the movie ‘The Italian Job’ (2003).",Movies_TV
eag811,104,"In “IT: Chapter 2” we see a Hanscon associate making a pitch for a new building while Ben Hanscon is on a video call. The man making the presentation is Brandon Crane, who played the young Ben Hanscon in the 1990 “IT ”TV miniseries",Movies_TV
ea7tfe,76,"In the Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996), an old man shakes his head disapprovingly at Frollo, showing how he is secretly despised",Movies_TV
ea9slr,69,"In the Netflix movie 6 Underground (2019), Abu Dhabi Formula 1 circuit is disguised as Las Vegas Raceway",Movies_TV
eagcep,78,"In Inception (2010), in the cafe where Cobb talks to Eames in Mombassa, a gentleman can be seen reading Taifa Leo. It's a real thing – and the only Swahili-language newspaper published in Kenya.",Literature
eaagi1,61,In Batman vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2019) one of Penguin’s henchmen has an Anti-Batman Tattoo,Movies_TV
ea6u1j,58,I’m Ready or Not(2019) right over his heart Alex Le Domas has a heart shaped blood stain,Other
ea86u7,32,"For E.T (1982) Unhappy with the rigid movement of the E.T puppet, Steven Spielberg hired professional mime Caprice Rothe to provide fluid and naturalistic hand motions, which involved laying horizontally underneath the puppet and extending her hands vertically while wearing sleeve-length gloves",Psychology
ea5j43,32,"""The Santa Clause"" (1994), the police use a chalkboard to draw a layout of the neighborhood to capture Scott Calvin. On it there is a note about the neighbors being in Florida, I think this is a nod to Home Alone 2 (1992). The McCallister family also lives in Chicago area and spends Xmas in Florida.",Politics
ea5zk2,23,"In “Stalag 17” (1953) the POW’s are shown wearing winter coats, bomber jackets, winter hats, and ear muffs to keep warm after the stove that was hiding the trap door was removed by the camp guards.",Sports
ea30ka,8,"The Grinch / How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) - On the scene showing baby Grinch landing outside the party, you can see the lady Who's putting all their keys into a bowl. The Who's are having a swingers party.",Art_Event
eac2kj,1,"In Bad Times at the El Royale (2018), when cult leader Billy Lee first appears, the soundtrack volume is too loud for dialogue to be heard clearly, but Billy speaks his first line in the brief moment between two of the lyrics. This evokes a sense of omniscience, making him seem even more menacing.",Music
eac7sj,0,"In the helicopter scene of the movie Antman (2015), Yellowjacket asks Scott Lang “Do you think you could stop the future with a heist?!” This is pre-shadowing of the time heist that Antman conceives of in Avengers Endgame (2019)",SciTech
eae4ow,0,"In Captain America: The First Avenger (2011), Peggy Carter asked Steve Rogers about why he doesn't dance and he explains he needs the right partner. He found the right partner in Avengers: Endgame (2019).",Entertainment
e9t0l2,20569,"In The Phantom Menace (1999), the parade music from the finale is the same melody as the Emperor's theme from Return of the Jedi, just in a major key and higher tempo. This subtly indicates that Palpatine is the one who truly comes out on top by the end of the film.",Movies_TV
e9t2ng,262,"In “The Santa Clause” (1994), The snow towards the ending is just white fabric. You can see it get snagged on the cop's foot.",Other
e9pjmx,175,"In Star Wars: The Phantom Menace (1999), Anakin Skywalker’s unfinished C3-PO exterior droid parts are found in the background of Watto’s workshop. You’ll also notice the left leg is missing, ultimately replaced for a silver one.",Movies_TV
e9tbb3,148,Home Alone 2 1992; Kevin’s plans do not coincide with the blueprints he drew over,Celebrities
e9xnji,94,Real bees are used in horror trigology CANDYMAN 1992,Movies_TV
e9r6dw,51,"In Needful Things (1993) Mr. Gaunt's notebook shows that he has been in Port Elizabeth, having encountered Nelson Mandela but failing to claim his soul.",Literature
e9y354,45,"In Pokemon: The First Movie (1999), after Ash turns to stone, all the Pokemon's tears reverts him back to normal. This is because Water is super effective against Rock.",Movies_TV
ea0wnw,19,In Monster’s Inc. (2001) when Sullivan brings Boo home she has Jesse on her table from toy story 3.,Literature
e9ss8r,8,In Almost Famous (2000) Singing a Buddy Holly song while the plane is going down.,Music
e9x784,1,"At the end of ""Hellfire"" in The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996), Frollo falls in the shape of an inverted cross symbolizing his evilness and his ultimate fate.",Literature
e98caj,50539,"Boba Fett showed up in the Star Wars Holiday Special (1978), which came out before Empire Strikes back (1980), making it his first appearance. He also uses the same rifle The Mandalorian uses in the show.",Travel_Geo
e9iy5f,3579,"In Disney's Pinocchio (1940), Figaro has a little ""sand box"" next to his bed that is only visible in one shot.",Movies_TV
e9cpxl,388,"In the movie 'Terminal' (2004), Zoe Saldana plays an airport security officer who is a Trekkie, five years before playing Uhura In Star Trek (2009).",Movies_TV
e9c4e7,263,"All these years, I never noticed that Zero’s nose is a tiny pumpkin. Nightmare Before Christmas 1993",Art_Event
e9feks,156,"When Vader throws his Lightsaber at Luke in return of the Jedi (1983), the blade is coming out of the wrong end of the hilt.",Movies_TV
e9gxru,102,The old title for “Return of the Jedi” (1983) was “Revenge of the Jedi.” Posters and trailers were made with that title. It’s only when Lucas changed it to “Return...” because “Jedi doesn’t take revenge.” Merry Sithmas!,Movies_TV
e9hog5,70,In “Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace” (1999) Darth Maul is seen with an ear piercing. Actor Ray Park incorporated his own personal piercing into the character’s look.,Movies_TV
e9es28,40,"Disney's The Rescuers (1977) - At the United Nations, Miss Bianca is a representative of Hungary. Her voice was done by actress Eva Gabor who was from Budapest, Hungary.",Movies_TV
e9itr6,38,In Casino Royale (2006) Richard Branson can be seen getting body searched with a metal detector,Movies_TV
e97dhf,31,"In Thor (2011), Odin's horse vanishes just after being teleported to Asgard.",Pets_Animals
e9iiaa,32,"In Spectre (2015), Bond shoots at a member of the evil organization Spectre, only to be blocked by a bulletproof glass wall. The cracks from the bullets create the group's symbol.",SciTech
e9ip0i,25,"In They Live (1987), if you listen closely, The Directors name John Carpenter can Be heard after George Remero's name, So maybe they know they're in a movie",Movies_TV
e9jx3r,19,"In The Departed (2006), in Colin Sullivan's office (Matt Damon), to the right of the bookshelf, there's a paper saying ""It's OK to RAT on a RAT""",Movies_TV
e9i094,17,"""Memento"" (2000) Lenny remembers tapping a syringe. Later we see Sammy Jenkis' different hands doing the same. Teddy later suggests that Lenny made Sammy's story up. We see Lenny's hands again, this time as if Teddy has inserted a false memory. But the earlier hands prove it is Lenny's real memory.",Literature
e9csr6,11,"Ready or Not (2019): All the games on displayed are ""Le Bail's Gambit"". However, the deck in the Le Domas family room is ""Le Domas Playing Cards"". This is the stack from which a white card is drawn and inserted into the box every time there's an addition to the family. More details in comment.",Games
e9izqr,6,Margin Call (2011) - Jared Cohen asks for the time despite the scene opening with a focus on his gold watch. This is foreshadowing the slow reveal that Cohen and the senior staff knew their assets were worthless long beforehand and they've been deliberately ignoring the problem for years.,Literature
e9ez3d,5,"In Tim Burton’s: The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) Jack Skellington calls Santa, Santa(Sandy) Claws and is surprised that he doesn’t have claws when he first meets him. This is because after the song What’s This? Jack looks and sees Santa Clauses shadow but his left hand looks like a claw.",Art_Event
e9d6zx,0,"The Lion King (1994) as Simba walks up pride rock after defeating Scar, he looks a lot like Mufasa, a callback to how his father lives on in him.",Movies_TV
e9ddtr,0,Avengers Endgame 2012 New York Stark Building has a Pym helmet.,Movies_TV
e8w247,2814,Star Wars The Phantom Menace (1999) - Jabba the Hutt is credited as playing himself,Movies_TV
e8r88s,480,"Jason Reitman, director/writer of Ghostbusters Afterlife (2020), made a cameo appearance in Ghostbusters 2 (1989), which his father, Ivan Reitman, directed along with the original",Movies_TV
e8q7xw,158,"In Social Network (2010), when Zuckerberg is blogging on LiveJournal, the word Facebook is underlined as the word was not yet recognized by dictionaries or online editors. It now is.",SciTech
e8z4ox,154,Back to the Future 2 (1989) Laser Disc Trash,SciTech
e8pzv8,144,"For Return of the Jedi (1983) Steven Spielberg was George Lucas’ first choice to direct. However due to a dispute Lucas was having with the Directors Guild of America, Lucas was not allowed to hire a union member (Spielberg) and ended up hiring Richard Marquand instead.",Movies_TV
e8tzz9,83,Arrogant Thanos - Avengers: Endgame (2019) (x-post r/marvelstudios),Literature
e8ztub,57,"In the movie Booksmart (2019), I noticed that Amy has a bunk bed in her room because Molly sleeps over so much!",Movies_TV
e8tetv,52,In Casino (1995) you can see that Sharon Stone's palms are covered with a protective adhesive to protect them from sliding on the asphalt.,Other
e8zln4,38,"Home Alone (1990) before Harry and Marv arrive, Kevin can be seen just about to eat Mac and Cheese but in the scene where Harry gets covered in feathers, there is a completely different plate on the table",Movies_TV
e913qp,31,"Zootopia (2016), Nick initially checked Yes, crossed it out, and checked No to the question ""Have you ever been Arrested""",Celebrities
e93c10,24,"In Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone (2001) Ron’s unconventional spell for turning his rat yellow fails. This is because his rat, Scabbers, is truly the Animagus Peter Pettigrew, and not a rat.",Other
e92itu,21,"In Looper (2012), Rian Johnson and his team use the bloodied closeups of Young Cid and Old Joe to visually allude to the similar paths they’ve walked.. and may eventually walk.",Sports
e8xh68,8,In The Brothers Bloom (2008) Joseph Gordon-Levitt can be seen in various shots of the first bar scene.,Movies_TV
e9436d,9,Noticed this bit of foreshadowing in Return of the Jedi (1983),Literature
e940fb,2,"*SPOILER* The Mandela Effect (2019): When Brendan and Dr. Fuchs discuss the Mandela Effect, Looney Toons/Tunes is the example. Later, this example is used to tell us something has changed within their universe.",Literature
e93lhn,3,In The King (2019) Henry is told early on to not always trust his council. William (one of his advisors) that advocates for the war with France early on turns out to have influenced him for selfish reasons. We can learn not to trust him early on because there is a noose next to him at a meeting,Other
e92pxy,0,"In A Goofy Movie (1995), when Goofy and Max are playing Twenty Questions, Walt Disney is the correct answer.",Entertainment
e90155,0,"In Kong: Skull Island (2017), Dr. Randa (John Goodman) claims “there has never been a more screwed up time in Washington.” While this is surely a jab at the political climate, those words are fulfilled in Godzilla: King of the Monsters. (2019). He also claims that the search for alien life is nuts.",Travel_Geo
e90ey0,0,"In Princess and the Frog (2009), Dr. Facilier tells Prince Naveen that “when I look into your future, it’s green that I see.” Facilier later turns Naveen into a green frog.",Movies_TV
e7esxl,914,"In Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009), there are no door handles in Snape's home, since he probably uses magic to open and close all of them.",Literature
e7h90b,811,"In Step Brothers (2008), a Hugalo’s Pizza car topper can be seen in the background in their bedroom. This is pizza place that Ricky Bobby works for in Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006).",SciTech
e7frm7,762,"In Wall-E (2008), when Eve shuts down, Wall-E doesn't know why. The first thing he does is bring her outside on the roof. The roof is where Wall-E charges up because he is solar-powered",SciTech
e7oszm,131,In Elf (2003) Buddy the Elf wraps all of the toys on the shelf in preparation for Santa’s visit to Gimbel’s,Games
e7fuyr,65,Uncle Aaron's shirt in Into the Spiderverse 2018 foreshadows a reveal later in the movie.,Fashion
e7kap2,45,Mary Poppins (1964): 'Jolly Holiday' was Burt's ode to the awesomeness of Mary Poppins while she effectively friend zoned him. You can see the subtle disappointment in Burts face when he realises after she sings these lines...,Music
e7ka3j,40,"In Pinocchio (1940), Geppetto's pocket watch goes off indicating it's time to close the shop. When he looks at his watch two beer steins are cheersing, indicating it's Beer O'Clock.",Other
e7nrsz,39,"In despicable me3(2017), minions made an airplane to escape the prison, which is the shape of toy plane that gru gave to mel",Movies_TV
e7igrk,28,"Marrige Story(2019). In the scene, where main characters play monopoly, in Russian translation Baltic Avenue is changed to Nagatinskaya (its a real street in Moscow).",Literature
e7glfp,13,"[The Fast and TheFurious (2001)] When Dom asks Brian what he was doing that night, Dom was going to include Brian in the heist that night.",Movies_TV
e7kxum,9,"In Avengers: Endgame(2019), when Clint's family gets dusted by Thanos, you can the chirps of the bugs in the area slowly fade out.",Music
e7pbv4,8,"The Butter Battle (1989 Dr. Seuss), credits Theodor Geisel as executive producer. This is Dr. Seuss’ real name.",Literature
e7kofj,10,"We never do find out what became of the broken-off tip of the sword “Excalibur”! [Excalibur, 1981]",Games
e7pc6g,5,"In Shrek (2001) The song ""Welcome to Duloc"", which is sung by the wooden dolls in the cabinet at the entrance to Duloc, is not only a parody of Disney's ""It's a Small World"", but is in the same key and has the same tempo as the Disney song.",Fashion
e7pzcj,0,"In the ""Free guy"" trailer (2019) you can see Ryan Reynolds closet have the same clothes because you cannot change the unplayable character's outfit in most of the videogames. The universe in the movie itself is a videogame as mentioned in the trailer. (This is my first Reddit post)",Movies_TV
e6y5ed,5212,"In Arthur Christmas (2011), when Steve enters Gwen's house, he steps on a Shaun the Sheep squeaky doll, another Aardman character.",Art_Event
e75n4i,1160,The shot following Joss Whedon’s writing credit on Batman V Superman (2016) is a shot of a card saying “I Tried”,Movies_TV
e73bew,219,"In Monster's Inc. (2001), the emergency code 23-19 has a hidden meaning; W is the 23rd letter in the alphabet while S is the 19th. 23-19 stands for 'White Sock'.",Psychology
e775lf,173,"In Alien (1979) the inside of the egg was created by stuffing the shell with sheep intestines, which were then covered in a casing of cow stomach lining.",Food_Drink
e75u5u,152,"In ""The Polar Express"" (2004) the main characters ticket is the only one punched behind the conductors back - highlighting the fact that believing isn't about what you can see.",Movies_TV
e74j5h,148,In Back to the Future (1985) Eric Stolz who was initially cast as Marty Mcfly before being replaced by Michael J. Fox is present in one brief shot in the scene where Marty punches Biff in the diner,SciTech
e79gpr,157,"After watching Monsters University (2013) on Disney+, the service will suggest you watch Monsters, Inc (2001) while the credits appear in a small box, covering Mike’s face",SciTech
e75pdm,43,"In Ad Astra (2019), The ""Welcome to the moon"" sign is based on the one in LAX.",SciTech
e7a939,26,"In Final Destination (2000), the Volée 180 flight passes Billy Hitchcock's head in a way almost identical to his half decapitation right before it explodes.",Games
e7aj21,24,In the beginning of 102 Dalmatians (2000) while Cruella De Vil is locked up. Her prisoner cap shows that she is prisoner #6660.,Movies_TV
e78o0k,26,In Thor [2011] Thor's hammer breaks the sound barrier,SciTech
e79kzg,4,"In Now You See Me(2013), Merrit (Woody Harrelson) diagnosed Dylan (Mark Ruffalo) with daddy issues.",Celebrities
e71exz,5,Flounder makes appearance in Moana (2016),Movies_TV
e7aftm,0,In Home Alone (1990) Kevin’s dad tells him “... pick up those MicroMachines that are all over. Aunt Leslie almost broke her neck.”. Later he uses the MicroMachines to trip The Wet Bandits.,Movies_TV
e786fk,0,"In Home Alone (1990) you never see Kevin’s bedroom, which symbolizes how much he’s outside his comfort zone.",Sports
e6p9h0,11435,"In 1982’s The Snowman, the animators added a brief shadow of a helicopter to add the perception of the shot being filmed.",Movies_TV
e6mmhy,5020,In 'Toy Story' (1995) all of Andy's friends are duplicates of himself.,Literature
e6mvfi,274,"In Ratatouille (2007) while Remy is running through apartments in the beginning of the film, a shadow of a dog barking at him is the same shape/type as Dug from Up (2009), which did not release for another two years.",Pets_Animals
e6f779,83,"In LotR Return of the King (2003) When Pippin looks in to the palantir and wakes everyone up, Gimli stays passed out from drinking too much that night. (see bottom left hand corner)",Literature
e6t3m3,59,"In “The Santa Clause” (1994), you can see elves throughout the movie, (mostly in the background) checking up on Scott Calvin (Tim Allen).",Movies_TV
e6u33j,58,"During the first test preview of Apollo 13 (1995) one comment card given to Ron Howard said that they had disdain for the film, as it was a ""traditional Hollywood ending and in reality they would not have gotten home safely!""",Literature
e6ql78,39,"Conan The Barbarian (1982) Conan's memorable response to the question: ""What is best in life?.."" was taken from a book about Genghis Khan. Writer/Director John Milius was inspired by the book: GENGHIS KHAN THE CONQUEROR OF ALL MEN, written by Harold Lamb, published in 1927 (source given below)",Literature
e6vq9o,25,"In Terminator 2: Judgement Day (1991) during the helicopter chase scene, the T-1000 creates a third hand to control the helicopter while he reloads with his other two.",Games
e6ttza,19,"The silhouetted conductor and orchestra in ""The Nutcracker and the Four Realms"" (2018) is a reference to the way Fantasia (1940) showed its conductor and orchestra",Art_Event
e6v5bp,15,"The Irishman (2019): Robert De Niro wears platform shoes to increase his height. Although in real life De Niro is 5’10”, his character Frank is 6’4”. This is most noticed in the award scene when he is standing next to Al Pacino’s characterJimmy Hoffa, who was only 5’5” in real life.",Art_Event
e6gz5m,10,In Frozen(2014) during some scenes when Elsa uses her powers you can hear the melodious voice talking to Elsa,Movies_TV
e6vwmg,8,In How The Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) Martha May Whovier wears green eyeshadow after being reunited with the Grinch,Art_Event
e63xnd,258,"In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 (2011), Draco and Voldemort’s hug was not in the script, it was entirely Ralph Fiennes’ idea.",Literature
e65xci,198,"For E.T (1982) John Williams had problems with timing of the music during the recording of the finale chase, which made Steven Spielberg shut the projector and asked John Williams to record the music as he wanted it. Spielberg later edited the scenes around the recorded music.",Music
e652qf,130,"In Ad Astra (2019), the Moon's spaceport has an Applebee's.",SciTech
e69574,108,"In Toy Story 2 (1999), characters from A Bug’s Life (1998) can be seen for sale in Al’s Toy Barn",Literature
e65nj5,93,Michael Jackson in The Wiz (1978) has a Reese Cup wrapper for nose as part of his costume!,Celebrities
e69bl7,57,"Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) - There are a couple of not-so-subtle refferences to the original movies, suggesting that astronauts will come back to find earth taken over by apes",SciTech
e6brf1,41,"In Monsters, Inc. (2001) you can see Jessie from Toy Story 2 (1999) on the table when Boo is being brought back to her room.",Literature
e64ket,37,"In Get Him to The Greek (2010) a headline features a reference to Superbad (2007), another Apatow-produced film.",Movies_TV
e63qi8,33,"In LOTR: The Two Towers (2002), to make Treebeard's voice sound more like a tree, the sound designers played John Rhys-Davies' voice out of a speaker and through a large, complex wooden box to attain a tree-like resonance",Movies_TV
e67jxd,35,"In Home Alone (1990), Kevin purposefully cuts the Christmas tree at a height to where he can reach the top. I'd like to think most kids his age wouldn't think of this until that after the fact.",Art_Event
e6drkj,29,"[Spider-Man Homecoming (2017)] During the ""You're the Spider-guy from Youtube"" scene, you can spot a man with a boombox. That's Kirk Thatcher, associate producer of Star Trek IV who cameo'd as the punk with a boombox that Spock apprehends",Movies_TV
e6a4dp,27,In This is the end [2013] you can see the sinkhole beginning when Jay and Seth show up at James Franco's house,Movies_TV
e6bkfy,24,"The actor, Lee Ermey, served as a U.S. Marine drill instructor during the Vietnam War and used this experience to ad lib much of his dialogue in Stanley Kubrick's Full Metal Jacket (1987).",Fashion
e6d6n3,18,"In The Irishman (2019) - The original shot was made with Robert moving his mouth since the beginning of the speech. They probably disliked something and changed it in post production with clippings and loops. (There are dozens of details besides the above, a nice work Netflix)",Other
e6dekl,6,Hidden in the credits of Judas Kiss (2011),Music
e68pye,5,"Zack Snyder's Justice League Cut runtime is 3 hours and 34 minutes, that's 1 hour and 34 minutes longer than the Theatrical Cut (2017).",Movies_TV
e6dd7f,2,"IT: Chapter Two (2019): Director Andy Muschietti features Stephen King's character sipping Mate, a typical Argentine beverage, which has Andy's soccer team badge (Club Atletico Independiente) as a nod to his home country 🇦🇷",Sports
e69egv,2,In Solo (2018) Hans says that in he flys a vxc-100. The same ship that Hera Sindula flys from star wars rebels,Literature
e62b6b,0,"In Once Upon a Time... In Hollywood (2019), the Boeing 747 is an anachronism",Other
e67uim,0,"In the ending of Toy Story 4(2019) the last line is split by our main characters: ""Buzz-To Infinity.../Woody-...and beyond."" This at first might just seem like a superficial reference to the movies main catchphrase, but it is actually a call back to the last line of Toy Story 2.",Literature
e5hahz,25222,"In Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) when George and Fred give Harry the Marauders Map, my son saw Newt Scamanders name walking the halls of Hogwarts.",Literature
e5kyh2,7785,The Godfather (1972)- the cat Marlon Brando is holding in the opening scene was a stray found on the Paramount studio lot. Its purring was so loud they had to loop most of Brando's dialogue in post.,Pets_Animals
e5lbe5,1495,"In Disney/Pixar's ""Inside Out"" (2015), the playing cards that are shown in Riley's Imagination Land include her family, not the typical card faces. Her father is the king, her mother the queen, and herself the jack (with the ""J"" being changed to an ""R"" for ""Riley"").",Entertainment
e5qid6,532,"In Annihilation (2018), the bear that attacks the team has the skull of one of its previous victims melded into its own as a result of the shimmers DNA refraction.",Sports
e5ikjx,217,"In the opening of Star Wars Ep. III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) the piece of debris that flies off the Separatist ship and strikes the Clone Destroyer is a kitchen sink. It was put there by ILM as a joke after someone said, ""We're throwing everything into the sequence but the kitchen sink.""",Movies_TV
e5m3rw,163,In It: Chapter Two (2019) to emphasis Eddie’s mother issues his mother in the first and wife in the second are played by the same actress.,Movies_TV
e5rjta,66,Van Helsing (2004) - When Van Helsing arrives in Paris in 1888 the Eiffel Tower is still being built.,Movies_TV
e5krif,59,"In The Two Towers (2002), Gríma Wormtongue makes a slithering sound when he stands. Gandalf also refers to him as a snake multiple times",Literature
e5srvf,35,The Santa Clause (1994) - Scott Calvin was cased by the elves in Denny’s,Other
e5lv70,34,"The same night vision goggles Tim used to watch the T-Rex in Jurassic Park (1993), randomly placed near Owen in Jurassic World (2015)!",Movies_TV
e5utt9,22,"Independence Day (1996) - Featured the Powerbook 5300 as the ""computer that saved the world"". In reality, it was regarded as the worst laptop from Apple, having been recalled for batteries bursting into flames on the assembly line and in an Apple programmer's house",SciTech
e5n18e,21,"The opening narration in Mean Streets (1973) is not voiced by Harvey Keitel, but rather by Scorsese himself.",Movies_TV
e5l9zl,5,In Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra (2002) the main villain while scouting construction site stumbles upon an Egyptian dressed as a Waldo.,Literature
e5wz80,4,"In I Am Legend(2007) Neville hallucinates his family in the kitchen before actually realizing its Anna and Ethan,another sign of Neville’s sanity slipping throughout the movie",Movies_TV
e16pe2,33597,"Wall-E. My 8 year old noticed Rex, while Wall-E is organizing his findings in his home.",Other
e0zpzr,23674,The word “IT” is created from a torn poster behind Richie Tozier ( Bill Hader) in the movie IT: Chapter Two.,Movies_TV
e13ya6,13683,"In ""Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone"", dedicated to playing the role of Hermione Granger, Emma Watson actually wrote out sentences with ink, quill, and parchment during several scenes in the movie.",Movies_TV
e0yqbs,277,"In Tenacious D: The Pick of Destiny credits, John C. Reilly is credited as ""Sasquatch Researcher"".",Celebrities
e10md0,203,In Once Upon A Time... In Hollywood (2019) you can briefly see the flamethrower in Rick's toolshed when Cliff gets tools to fix the antenna.,SciTech
e168ws,200,"In “The Santa Clause” (1994), multiples Elves are “hidden” throughout the movie. All of them show back up in the crowd at the end when Santa is flying his sleigh away from the Miller’s home.",Movies_TV
e1a908,194,Noticed this Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing in Zootopia,Pets_Animals
e1ceho,122,"In the final scene of WALL-E, Alaska no longer exists, a subtle and final nod to the film’s subplots on climate change.",Movies_TV
e0zz79,104,"In Tron Legacy (2010) Sam Flynn knew how to use the laser by viewing the commands ran by his dad before he disappeared. This included real Unix commands for programming the laser, and writing a last will and testament.",Religion
e128tl,91,In The Good Dinosaur (2015) the T-Rex gallop like they’re riding horseback because they heard cattle.,Literature
e188rj,84,"In Wreck it Ralph 2, Vanellope’s dream car only has one seat, showing how she doesn’t have room for Ralph in her fantasy",Movies_TV
e18tkc,67,"Another scene in IT: Chapter 2 with a hidden ""IT"" on Eddie's cheek bandages.",Literature
e142bb,57,"At the very end of WALL-E, a BNL jingle plays accompanied with the logo, indicating that the whole film is in fact a Buy and Large production.",Movies_TV
e1ad00,25,"The scene in Treasure Planet where Jim helps Billy Bones to the inn is a visual reference to NC Wyeth's illustration of ""Old Pew"" from the original Treasure Island novel.",Travel_Geo
e19msf,24,"In IT: Chapter Two (2019) Adrian Mellon says ""Meg Ryan called, she wants her hair back"" later a poster of You've Got Mail, with Meg Ryan, sppears behind Richie in the arcade *bonus it also spells out IT in the tear*",Music
e1c0w5,20,"Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019) - Stuntman Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt) feeds his pitbull with canned dog food that comes in Raccoon and Rat Flavors, plus Vitamin D!",Food_Drink
e16w0v,23,"In ""Back to Future"" the skateboard used had 8 wheels on it, and had pieces of flint added to the back of the board to create the sparks. In reality, 8 wheels would make a skateboard very difficult to handle, as the extra wheels would hamper the ability to turn.",SciTech
e18ua1,19,"In The Wicker Man (1973), the Wicker Man is foreshadowed during the Maypole song scene.",Movies_TV
e1dd82,7,"In Joe Versus the Volcano (1990), when Joe is quitting his job, he picks up and names three books: Robinson Crusoe, Romeo and Juliet, and The Odyssey. He then proceeds to go on a long sea journey, fall in love, and get stranded on the ocean over the course of the movie.",Movies_TV
e1d3t9,3,Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019) There is a SGT Fury comic book shown while Brad Pitt is cooking up dinner for his pup Brandy,Food_Drink
e1f2mc,4,"In ""A Beautiful Mind"" when Marcee is introduced and chasing the pigeons, these don't react to her, showing she is not real",Psychology
e1b6tb,0,True Romance 1993,Movies_TV
e17ddw,0,"IT (2017) During this shot of the blood pact scene, we can see Bev and Ben holding hands in the background with Eddie's LOVER cast in the foreground, a possible reference to their relationship in IT Chapter Two (2019)",Literature
7p0ll7,92836,"For Interstellar, Christopher Nolan planted 500 acres of corn just for the film because he did not want to CGI the farm in. After filming, he turned it around and sold the corn and made back profit for the budget.",Movies_TV
90luwh,91550,"In Interstellar on the water planet, the soundtrack in the background has a prominent ticking noise. These ticks happen every 1.25 seconds. Each tick you hear is a whole day passing on Earth. (Math in the comments)",SciTech
d6h0vb,76378,"In Star Wars: A New Hope (1977), all the wide shots of Luke flying across Tatooine in his speeder were achieved by placing a mirror underneath a version of the prop with a motor and wheels.",Games
azjvye,75799,Knowing this makes rewatching 300 better!,Phatic
b7dn4d,75261,"In Inside Out, the pizza toppings were changed from broccolis to bell peppers in Japan, since kids in Japan don’t like bell peppers. Pixar localised the joke.",Food_Drink
ahylbi,74020,"In Up (2009), Dug is the only dog to successfully track down the Tropical Bird because he is the only Hunting Dog (Golden Retriever). All the others are Guard Dog breeds.",Pets_Animals
a5uwbh,71122,"The Cloverfield Paradox - Cloverfield (2008). If you play both films at the same time, the precise moment the Particle accelerator fires in Paradox it causes the monster to appear in Cloverfield linking the two universes",Movies_TV
9m8gjr,70226,"In The Truman Show (1998), the Moon is briefly illuminated by the ""lightning"", hinting that it's much closer that it should be.",SciTech
dto1td,70237,"Steven Spielberg filmed E.T. In chronological order in order to help the child actors and to capture the most real emotions during the ending, since it would be the last time they’d all be together.",Movies_TV
bso82z,68208,"In Big Hero 6 (2014), this happens: (credit to Tumblr user shinobicyrus)",Games
dyds3t,68196,"In Coraline, the “welcome home” cake features a double loop on the O. According to Graphology, a double loop on a lower case O means that the person who wrote it is lying. There is only one double loop, meaning she is welcome but she is not home.",Music
b2yiz6,65143,"In Blade Runner 2049 (2017), replicants can be identified by having them look up and to the left. The opening text of the film is positioned where the audience must look up and to the left, and the first word they look at is “Replicants”.",Movies_TV
ct7ji4,64799,"In the Truman Show, we see Truman taking high dose vitamin D at breakfast time. This is to counteract the deficiency he would have becouse there is no real sunlight in the constructed world he inhabits.",SciTech
d69bcr,64479,"In Captain America: Civil War (2016), the audience is silent during Tony Stark’s B.A.R.F. presentation. But in the flashback to that same scene in Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019), the audience is laughing, implying that Mysterio remembers this moment as a lot more humiliating than it actually was.",Literature
9sz31n,64209,"In Star Wars Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith (2005), you can see one B1 BattleDroid in the background telling his friend to look at Grievous activate his lightsabers.",Movies_TV
7yfwsn,63298,"The Toothless animation for this scene in ""How to Train Your Dragon"" was modelled on one of the animators cat with tape stuck to it's tail",Pets_Animals
cktbh4,63218,"In Spider_Man: Into The Spider-Verse, when Miles Morales electrocutes Peter B. Parker, it illuminates his nervous system instead of the usual cartoon trope of his skeleton. Being much more scientifically accurate.",Entertainment
dtzymf,62448,"To choke people, usually Darth Vader brings together his thumb and forefinger, slowly closing their windpipe. In Rogue One, he picks up a rebel and then clenches his fist. He straight up crushes his throat.",Psychology
dxfzdx,62392,"During this scene in A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004), Jim Carrey forgot his next line but stayed in character whilst asking the director for another take.",Art_Event
dl04xy,61668,How Charlie Chaplin Accomplished The Stunt In Modern Times,Celebrities
b6e57e,61666,"The ending of Back to the Future is shared by the opening sequence of Back to the Future: Part II. However due to recasting Jennifer and the five years that had past for Michael J Fox and Christopher Lloyd, the sequence was completely reshot for the second film.",Movies_TV
9os7sw,61208,"Deadpool 2, Wade realizes from where the shot came because he sees how the blood splashed the camera",Literature
cg4t01,60619,"In Blade:Trinity, Wesley Snipes had dificulties with the production team and at one point was even unwilling to open his eyes for the camera. Leading to this morgue scene where they had to CGI open eyes for him.",Sports
d8gw4b,60321,"In “The Truman Show”, Jim Carey’s best friend is a vending machine re-stocker. He ran out of candy bars and pulls the bars out, just so it looks like he’s still doing something. No one buys vending machine candies on a TV set, where food is free",Food_Drink
cyonc1,59834,"In Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004), in an earlier scene where Hermione confronts Malfoy, a VERY tiny hand could be briefly seen inside the stone gate. Later a time-travelled Hermione hides at the exact location, watching her previous confrontation.",Literature
8pbeci,59520,In Ant-Man (2015) actor Garrett Morris makes a brief appearance in a scene. Morris was the first person to ever portray Ant-Man in a 1979 Saturday Night Live skit called Superhero Party.,Art_Event
9vjwy9,59114,"In the incredibles 2, the painting in Helen’s hotel room is an illustration of her seperation from the family.",Movies_TV
duhqgi,58412,"In Saving Private Ryan (1998), Jackson has a bruise on his thumb that was a common injury during WWII from soldiers' thumbs getting caught in the loading mechanism of M1 Garands.",Psychology
ddn52m,58124,"In “Toy Story 4,” Mr Potato Head is voiced posthumously by Don Rickles (who passed away in 2017). The Pixar team mined through more than two decades of Rickles’ voice sessions, outtakes for other films, theme parks, toys,...etc. to piece together the performance.",Sports
989b51,58056,This Wolverine Easter egg in the opening credits border of The Greatest Showman,Other
dv05e7,57700,"In The Jungle Book (2016) King Louie is a Gigantopithecus, a huge species of ape believed to have gone extinct 9,000,000-100,000 years ago. The only recorded fossils of this creature are the jaw bones. The change was made from the 1967 film because orangutans are not native to India.",Movies_TV
ci6aki,57639,"In Incredibles 2 (2018), Elastigirl’s new super suit is designed by Devtech. Her suit is the only one to be damaged, indicating Edna Mode’s superior designing ability.",Literature
b3hjc2,56937,"Forrest Gump never blinks while playing ping pong, as he was told the trick was “to keep your eye on the ball.”",Movies_TV
91ddh2,56827,"If you watch the film with headphones or properly placed surround sound speakers, every time we see Baby in Baby Driver (2017) wearing only one of his headphones, you’ll hear the song he is listening to through that ear only.",Movies_TV
dsfyea,56272,"The Wolf of Wall Street features a brief shot filmed on an iPhone. Scorsese needed a shot of the ""fasten your seat belt"" sign for the aeroplane scene. Robert Legato, the effects supervisor, took a video of one during a flight on his iPhone and showed Scorsese who said ""Great. Let's just use that.""",Movies_TV
8c82jp,55288,"In Saving Private Ryan, a medic gets hit in the canteen. Water first starts to pour out then blood.",Other
cf7e5n,55276,"In Cool Cat Saves the Kids (2015), some poor, innocent soul walks into the shot and promptly excuses himself after seeing some dudes fursona explaining to kids why bullying is bad (clip taken from YourMoviesSuckDOTorg’s YouTube review)",Pets_Animals
boje01,54576,"In John Wick (2014), before the action starts, John wears his wristwatch normally. But when he goes into the ""battle mode"", he wears them face inside the wrist, which is the way soldiers usually do it. (So that they could see the time while holding a rifle and to avoid reflections of the glass)",Politics
8kkp6r,54363,"With a Chance of Meatballs’ (2009), every president on Mount Rushmore except Abraham Lincoln gets pied directly in the face. Lincoln takes a pie to the back of the head, which is how he was assassinated.",Travel_Geo
cugbyc,54316,In Monty Python and The Holy Grail the chain mail was actually knitted yarn. I have seen this movie about 30 times and just noticed this detail yesterday. Not sure if it was super obvious to everyone else....,Movies_TV
8ec99e,53147,"In The Truman Show, the travel agent kept Truman waiting because she has never needed to show up for work before. Also she is still wearing her makeup bib since it was a rush job.",Travel_Geo
7e7n0w,53116,"They couldn't hide the camera in the doorknob's reflection of this scene of The Matrix, so they put a coat over it and a half tie to match with Morpheus'.",Literature
dz4igr,52771,"In “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban,” Buckbeak poops.",Literature
8qjxts,52762,"In ""A Grand Day Out"" (1989), the creators had Wallace say ""Wensleydale"" because it made his face look nice and toothy. They did not realize the factory where Wensleydale cheese is made was about to declare bankruptcy. This film's success brought the factory back from the brink.",Other
dbcv38,52696,"When coming up for a new planet name in Rogue One, director Gareth Edwards went to order coffee and mumbled on his name, saying “its Gareth,” causing the barista to write Scarif on the his cup instead of Gareth, thus finding the new name for the new planet.",Movies_TV
cok6a8,52406,The rubble left by the Asgardian mural in Thor: Ragnarok foreshadows the injury Thor receives later.,Literature
d90iv7,51799,"In The Avengers, Robert Downey Jr. always hid snacks around the set for when he got hungry. One day he randomly offered Chris Evans blueberries in the middle of a scene, and they kept it in.",Food_Drink
bgrzlc,51724,"In Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol.1, part of her description shows she's the last surviving member of her race. Thanos never went back to check on her planet after he 'saved' them to see if he actually helped.",Movies_TV
c4pcwz,51653,"In the first Thor movie, Odin's horse has eight legs. While it is never mentioned in the movie, this is Sleipnir - Odin's steed from Norse Mythology.",Pets_Animals
dudec4,51508,"“The Ring” (2002). Easter Egg in the dvd menu. If you click up until that your cursor is no longer visible, and then hit enter, your remote is temporarily disabled and the “cursed” video will play. When it concludes, you only regain control of the remote after a phone rings twice.",Movies_TV
d7kus8,51491,"The official trailer for The Shining featured the iconic bloody elevators, but back then, blood was not allowed to be shown in movie trailers, so director Stanley Kubrick said it was just rusty water.",Movies_TV
8uvwnn,51447,"In ‘The Avengers’, there is a small screen showing the heat signature in the room where Loki is being held which shows that he has a cold body temperature because he is a frost giant.",Weather_Time
cvdh5n,51331,"In Saving private Ryan, when the medics are trying to save a downed soldier, he gets shot in the helmet and all the dirt gets removed due to the impact of the bullet.",Politics
cbkqwc,50809,"During the 'Watchmen' (2009) opening credits, the original Nite Owl rescues Thomas and Martha Wayne from a mugger outside the Gotham Opera House, preventing the need for Bruce Wayne to become Batman in this universe.",Movies_TV
ani9nz,50622,"In “Split”, James McAvoy was frustrated in filming a scene with the multiple personalities talking amongst each other, and he punched a door that broke his knuckle. McAvoy filmed for three days without telling anyone and his swollen hand can be seen in this scene.",Movies_TV
6kfzmv,49792,Pulp fiction,Literature
c895qk,49484,Moana writers play a joke on The Rock’s nickname (x-post from r/memes),Movies_TV
cethjo,48972,"In Megamind (2010), after Roxanne learns that Megamind has been lying to her and he insists that ""I can explain,"" one of his famous ""No You Can't"" posters appears in the background.",Movies_TV
8psjqr,48976,"In The Incredibles (2004) Frozone isn’t using a pet name in the line “Honey, where’s my super suit?” - it’s his wife’s first name",Movies_TV
ck5b5w,48480,"Chronicle is a found footage film that looks more cinematic than handheld at times because the main character, Andrew is using his powers to film himself.",Movies_TV
7tv1t0,48110,"In The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, The White Witch's crown melts as her power dwindles",Other
7qvdic,47391,The cover of the Princess Bride 20th Anniversary Edition DVD can be read upside down as well as right side up,Other
ccxxim,47250,"In Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man 2 (2004) Bruce Campbell portrays a snooty usher at a play and says the line “... it helps maintain the illusion”. Bruce Campbell was supposed to play the villain Mysterio, the master of illusions, in the unreleased Spider-Man 4.",Movies_TV
csy8kb,47136,"In “Casino Royale” the iconic theme of the Bond franchise is not heard until that the end of the film, finalizing his transformation in to the MI6 agent we all know",Movies_TV
8upgbj,47092,"The Exorcist (1973) filmed before the stedicam had been invented. To show actors going upstairs toward the demonic bedroom a makeshift seat-swing was designed using pulleys and rope, and guided by crew. The handheld shot was revolutionary for the time (as was much of the film).",Movies_TV
bkzopl,46709,If you look closely after the lightning strikes the umbrella Wall-E is holding the electricity from the bolt charges his battery back to full,SciTech
bo4xn3,46140,"In ""Her"", Theodore uses a safety pin to hold Samantha up in his pocket, so she can see while out on a date.",Politics
7g4yrd,45943,"When Kevin goes through Buzz’s things, he finds a picture of his girlfriend. He says “woof,” implying that she’s a dog. Director, Chris Columbus, thought it would be too mean to ask a real young girl to be in the photograph so he asked the film’s art director to have his son dress up as a girl.",Fashion
dbx3lo,45621,"Before making Spaceballs, Mel Brooks asked for George Lucas's permission to parody Star Wars. Lucas was fine with it and said the only condition was Lone Star didn't dress like Han Solo. As a result, Lone Star was dressed reminiscent of Indiana Jones instead.",Fashion
doep9y,45533,"Inception (2010) The debate between people regarding the ending of Inception, was it real or not can be ended by looking at the wedding ring Cobb's wearing. In the real world he has no ring whereas the ring is present in the dreams. In the final scene he has no ring so the ""happy ending"" is reality.",Art_Event
cua55u,45420,"In the film Rat Race (2001), the first cow Seth Green hits whilst hanging from a hot air balloon, has a map of the world as its spots",Movies_TV
dcz7c2,45029,"In Infinity War Thanos uses the power stone against Tony Stark. Tony uses a nanotech shield to block the blast, depleting the nanobots in Tony's suit leaving the suit vulnerable to being stabbed soon after. In Endgame Tony upgrades to Wakandan holoshields to avoid compromising the suit again.",Games
87jusj,44797,Padme and Vader represent the sigils of the Rebel Alliance and the Galactic Empire in these scenes,Games
b0nb6z,44613,"In Into the Spider-verse, Miles' eyeballs fall out of his head for a single frame",Psychology
dspmts,44301,R2-D2 trips a battle droid in the background in Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005),Games
bqarsw,44175,"The Silence of the Lambs (1991): Clarice fails an FBI drill by forgetting to look over her left shoulder when entering a room. Later, she misses a hint to her suspect's identity by making the same mistake.",Psychology
7tpn70,44088,"In The Pursuit of Happyness (2006), at the end of the movie, Will Smith, who plays Chris Gardner, walks past the actual Chris Gardner whose life the movie is based on",Movies_TV
brbq9m,44087,"Rocky Balboa's turtles Cuff and Link, who were shown in ""Creed II"", are the same turtles he bought in ""Rocky"" and have been Sylvester Stallone's IRL pets for nearly 50 years.",Movies_TV
873x8f,44045,In lord of the rings you can see that gandalf carries his pipe in his staff,Literature
74tset,43793,"In ""Up"" (2009) the town buildings develop over the years",Other
d4dk91,43784,In “the Green Mile” they used creative camera angles and tricks gives the illusion of Michael Clark Duncan’s height. He’s actually only an inch taller than David Morse (left),Celebrities
auzzqa,43706,In 'Spider-Man Into the Spiderverse' the month written on Miles's test paper is Decembruary,Literature
avnjkg,42866,All of Andy’s friends are Andy as well from Toy Story,Literature
8obphz,42845,"In Zootopia (2016) when Nick says they have 10 hours left to find Mr. Otterton, he holds up all 8 of his fingers. Judy notices that it doesn't add up, but shrugs it off.",Other
co8wmc,42731,"In Avengers: Endgame when Captain America is going off to return the stones, the rest are expecting him to return. Bucky says his goodbye knowing Steve is not returning to his timeline, a testament to their friendship!",Literature
9d9qux,42219,"In Flushed Away, the main character Roddy (played by Hugh Jackman) pulls out Wolverine's suit while deciding what to wear.",Movies_TV
bwmaz1,42096,"In Space Jam while trying to get Micheal Jordons up and moving, the character Stan Podolak in one sentence, says all of Jordan’s sponsors at the time.",Movies_TV
96xs5h,41849,"In ""The Fifth Element,"" Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty, and the Brooklyn Bridge appear to tower above the landscape because the sea levels have dropped significantly, with the city expanding onto the new land",Other
9xs711,41784,"In Ocean’s Eleven (2001), in nearly every scene Rusty is in, he is eating. Brad Pitt suggested this after having worked all day without a break for lunch and it was decided he’d eat all the time. In the scene where he’s waiting for Julia Roberts (Tess), due to several takes, he ate 40 shrimp.",Food_Drink
d186k9,41483,Baseball Cap during the Scottish Wars of Independence? Braveheart mistake I noticed last night.,Sports
bfb9cp,41438,"In Baby Driver (2017), Baby flips through the channels at one point and later repeats all of the dialogue he hears from the TV.",Movies_TV
axeabd,41402,"In Avengers: Infinity War, Thanos temporarily knocks Doctor Strange’s soul out of him after using the Soul Stone [Detail]",SciTech
8u3aey,41366,"In the last scene of the chase sequence in RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK, actor Ronald Lacey wasn’t present so the filmmakers improvised (Credit to @lauzirika)",Movies_TV
6ua157,41260,In 'I Am Legend' the mannequin that makes Will Smith's character freak out actually moves its head,Movies_TV
awx2oz,41141,"In Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Gwen's origin story shows subtle, blue traces of scales on the body of her universe's Peter. This is a reference to the comics, in which Peter turned himself into the Lizard.",Other
96h235,41104,"In The Lion King, unlike the other lions, Scar's claws are always displayed throughout the movie.",Movies_TV
cv2ski,41028,"In the credits for THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES, Martin Freeman's credit shows him holding an acorn, but the reference for the drawing is actually a picture of Martin Freeman holding a Lego of himself.",Movies_TV
7lvr4d,40911,"In Zootopia, while Officer Hops is frantically bouncing around the city ticketing cars, she never crosses the street illegally and looks both ways before crossing.",Politics
c7m0qr,40702,"In the Pixar logo after the credits of Wall-E, Wall-E replaces Luxo Jr.’s lightbulb with an environmental friendly bulb after his “round” bulb goes out.",Other
9g0x21,40311,"In Deadpool 2 there's a drawing of Wolverine tagged ""Prisoner 24601"" - that's Jean Valjean's prisoner number in Les Miserables, also played by Hugh Jackman.",Fashion
77qpge,40280,"In ""Cars"" the canyons are all old cars and hood ornaments.",SciTech
cwpptt,40262,"In the film Coraline, the other mother makes her idea of a ""perfect identical world"" for Coraline. This also includes such fine details as fixing her real mothers crooked nose.",Movies_TV
8v3ri3,40244,"In Logan, Hugh Jackman induced extreme dehydration prior to filming scenes of Wolverine shirtless, losing water weight. He adds it’s extremely dangerous and no one should try it. Jackman also used the same technique in Les Misérables.",Movies_TV
9dvd41,40222,"In Idiocracy, the majority of the population wears polyester clothing due to the crop shortages and the lack of farming knowlage.",Other
byyblf,40216,"In Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009), Mr. Fox's son, Ash, is always described as being different. In the last scene, we get another nod to this, as he is the only one drinking grape juice instead of apple juice, like everyone else.",SciTech
8dqj5f,40036,"In Finding Nemo, Bruce the shark starts crying when Marlin starts talking about Nemo, saying “I never knew my father”. Male sharks mate with the female then leave, so baby sharks never actually meet their father.",Movies_TV
acu7bi,39850,Back to the Future filmed at different gyms for scenes in 1985 vs. 1955. To justify this a school poster points out the 1985 gym is new.,SciTech
6nlta0,39714,"In Spider-Man 2, Peter Parker says he needs a ""strong focus"" before jumping off a building. He lands on a Ford Focus which goes undamaged.",Psychology
bcft77,39668,In Iron Man 2 when War Machines armor is compromised the language in the suit changes to Russian,Games
870dgb,39491,"In Guardians of the Galaxy, when Peter Quill is arrested, it shows that he has a translator in his neck, which is how he's able to speak to different alien species.",Literature
e01bts,39464,"In Titanic (1997), James Cameron had the duplicate titanic built on the starboard side due to wind conditions, this was a problem because the ship leaves from its port side in Southampton. They decided to flip it. So all directions, words, props, were made the opposite way so it could be flipped.",Other
ci201s,39242,"In Toy Story 3 (2010), the batteries that Buzz Lightyear uses is made by ""Buy N Large"", the same company that made Wall - E.",Literature
6ugyfe,39227,"In an early scene of The Truman Show, there is a brief moment where a bottle of Vitamin D is visible in Truman's home. People who don't get regular sun exposure must take Vitamin D supplements to stay healthy.",SciTech
bbtrv4,39161,"In Dogma (1999), Matt Damon plays Loki, and in Thor Ragnarok (2017), Matt Damon plays Loki.",Movies_TV
7zw03s,39022,"In ""Up"" (2009), Ellie's things are rounded while Carl's things are square, matching their respective character designs.",Literature
7mg1dw,38923,"In the SpongeBob Squarepants Movie(2004), there is a fish in the Thug Tug eating a bowl of nails. Without any milk.",Movies_TV
dkkeo6,38915,"Avengers: Endgame - In the support group scene, the man wearing the glasses is Jim Starlin aka the creator of Thanos from the Marvel comics.",Fashion
7wsrso,38897,"Based of Elastigirl's last sighting in The Incredibles, the main story takes place in 1970.",Literature
914479,38774,"In Toy Story Woody is trapped in a crate which is stuck under a ‘Binford’ tool-box. Binford is the fictional tool company in the TV show Home Improvement which starred Tim Allen, the voice of Buzz Lightyear.",Movies_TV
bsesk2,38682,"In Aladdin, the Genie writes Aladdin’s order from right to left, which is how Arabic would be actually written.",Literature
9748dl,38672,(Infinity War) Bruce Banner's background reaction to Iron Man's new suit is priceless,Movies_TV
8q413k,38655,"In Inside Out (2015) two of the memory orbs on the shelves contain scenes from Up (2009). One features Carl & Ellie's wedding, while the other shows their house.",Games
a4w4f3,38588,For a brief moment in Spider-man (2002) the twin towers are reflected in spider-man's lenses,Literature
84kyou,38329,"In Aliens (1986), Ellen Ripley is handed a photo of her daughter, Amanda, after awakening from 57 years of hypersleep. The woman in the photo is Sigourney Weaver's mother.",Celebrities
8gbaus,38307,The Spider-Man (2002) lunch tray scene was not CGI - it took Tobey Maguire 156 takes to pull it off,Food_Drink
clnxwd,38082,"In Avengers Endgame, 2012 Thor mentions that they are going to lunch. He is referring to the Avengers post-credit scene where they are eating shawarma.",Food_Drink
cb30fe,38008,Seth Rogan has somewhat of a cameo appearance in Sider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,Celebrities
7fpyie,37780,The Christmas tree from The Polar Express is at the North Pole. It sits on a compass that points South in all directions.,Art_Event
av4c4n,37767,"The famous shot from The Wizard of Oz (1939) where ""sepia-tone"" Dorothy opens the door and walks out into Technicolor Oz was done by having an extra wearing the same costume but painted brown. The extra opens the door, and then Judy Garland (in her colorful costume) walks into frame and out the door",Movies_TV
6y9mfq,37765,In Iron Man 2 when Tony and Pepper take a picture in Monaco that same photo can be seen in The Avengers when Tony confronts Loki.,Movies_TV
cpr2pz,37625,"Rocketman (2019) contained a shot for shot remake of the 1983 music video for ""I'm still standing""",Music
dpzivu,37339,"Today, Oct 31-2019 is the last day Blade Runner can be referred as a movie set in future",SciTech
dipvcg,37096,"In Annihilation, the two deer that Lena sees move in perfect synchronicity. One appears pristine, but the other seems rotted, similar to the bear that attacks the team.",Sports
8yftal,37077,"In Django Unchained (2012), Django meets a character played by Franco Nero who asks him to spell his name. Django spells out his name and comments the ""D"" is silent. Nero's character replies that he knows already--because Franco Nero played the original Django (1966) who largely inspired this film.",Movies_TV
88caii,36957,"In Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002), Faramir takes both Samwise Gamgee and Frodo Baggins to Osgiliath. Samwise Gamgee says that he and Frodo shouldn’t even be in Osgiliath. This isn’t just random dialogue, since in the book, both of them never went to Osgiliath.",Literature
8w5cjs,36862,The Matrix lobby shootout scene was a straight tribute to Ghost In The Shell.,Movies_TV
bkfrxx,36857,"In Avengers: Infinity War, Gamora tells Thanos she always hated his chair. Thanos then sits on the step leading to the chair to show that he really does care for Gamora",Movies_TV
b4mhwz,36823,"During the Thanksgiving scene in the first Spider-Man movie, Peter Parker is wearing the Green Goblin's colors, and Norman Osborn is wearing Spider-Man's colors.",Movies_TV
9y20co,36775,"In Django Unchained, when Django shoots a man point blank, his face gets covered in blood causing him to miss his next shot. Later, he does it again but closes his eyes to avoid the splatter.",Psychology
c58fvh,36741,"In Up (2009), Carl physically and everything related to him is drawn square-shaped. In contrast, Ellie physically and everything related to her is drawn circle-shaped. These small details reflects on their personalities, where Carl is rigid and stable, while Ellie is fluid and energetic.",Literature
d5mqnl,36612,"In Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) one of the movies available for Peter in flight is ""The Snap"" directed by Paul Greengrass. Paul Greengrass is a real life director responsible for ""United 93"", ""Captain Phillips"", ""Bloody Sunday"" among a few other dramatized films based on real world events",Movies_TV
8b6jm0,36549,Peter Jackson cameos his children in each of the movies of the Lord of the Rings,Movies_TV
bq2zi8,36409,In Iron Man (2008) the music that plays in the casino is actually the opening music of the original 1966 Iron Man cartoon.,Entertainment
71diaz,36395,"In The Matrix, water on windows foreshadowed code",Games
ceb53u,36379,"In The Rock (1996, Nic Cage & Ed Harris), a Humvee is stolen to start a car chase. In National Treasure 2 (2007, also Nic Cage & Ed Harris), a Range Rover is stolen to start a car chase. Hans Struhar, a Hollywood costumer, plays the owner both times. These are the only acting credits of his career.",SciTech
dsxkhf,36364,"In Terminator 2 Judgment Day (1991), an actor with amputated limbs was used for the scene where the T-1000 loses his arm and foot",Movies_TV
83jj06,36272,"In The Last Jedi, Kylo Ren's foot scrapes away the salt. Luke's does not.",Other
826dyc,36262,In Osmosis Jones (2001) There's a pikachu held by a germ in the bladder,SciTech
bs86uw,36197,"In Spirited Away (2001), the Radish Spirit rides past his floor so that Chihiro doesn't have to travel through the bathhouse alone.",Travel_Geo
bfrdjp,35961,"In Avengers Infinity War, Mantis sets her hands like an actual praying mantis when sneaking on Thanos.",Games
83ubky,35821,"When filming The Godfather, Marlon Brando would often read his lines off cue cards, sometimes even stuck on other actors, whose backs were to the camera.",Movies_TV
7u0gs9,35814,"In Thor: Ragnarok, Thor, Loki, and Hela all unsheath their blades in the same way, paying homage to their upbringing.",Movies_TV
cbwj11,35668,"[Matilda] The picture of Miss Honey's father, Magnus, is actually a portrait of Roald Dahl, the author of the book.",Literature
dn6pcr,35558,"Lawrence Makoare is Lurtz in The Fellowship of the Ring (2001), the Witch-king of Angmar in The Return of the King (2003), and Bolg in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)",Literature
7ad9h9,35496,Twitter user @ShawnRobare pointed out Dennis Nedry from Jurassic Park wearing similar outfits to characters in The Goonies. Kathleen Kennedy was the producer on both.,Politics
ampwku,35479,"In Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004), titles of the books aren’t visible in the bookstore scene because Joel can’t remember all of those details.",Literature
c9wsim,35400,"In Aladdin (1992), in Genies cave you can clearly see a Lamassu statue. Agrabah is supposedly located on ancient Sumerian territory. Maybe Genies last master was an Anunnaki giant.",Games
8ubwfn,35288,"In Schindler’s List, a survivor named Mila Pfefferberg was introduced to Ralph Fiennes on the set. She began shaking uncontrollably as he reminded her too much of the real Amon Goeth.",Movies_TV
can4t1,35280,"In Finding Dory, The bag that houses Jacques the Shrimp is completely clean unlike his other companion's bags. This is due to the fact that he is a skunk cleaner shrimp and eats the bacteria like he did in the aquarium in the last movie.",Movies_TV
damcne,35284,"In Pocahantas (1995) as Governor Ratcliffe boards the ship so does a rat, foreshadowing his true intentions.",Literature
baopqf,35132,"In Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), when Tony visits the NEXUS Internet Hub in Oslo, Norway, one of the interns in the background gets her friend to snap a picture of her next to Iron Man",Movies_TV
dxmnqn,34974,In the final scene of Casablanca (1942) the mechanics visible behind Bogart and Bergman were actually Midgets hired to make the Cut-Out plane in the background look real.,Movies_TV
d0u6na,34938,There is a Mon Calamari who can't find his monitor in Return of the Jedi,Movies_TV
8z1u0k,34730,"In A Quiet Place, in the pharmacy scene the shelves are mostly empty but the chip aisle is still full because no one wanted to risk making noise.",Other
8pkdzj,34697,"In Cars 2 (2011) while in a pub in London there is a tapestry on the wall that is the DunBroch family tapestry from Brave (2012), except they are portrayed as cars.",Literature
8kcuvx,34683,One of the rugs the island natives are carrying in ‘Moana’ (2016) bears the same pattern as the flying carpet in ‘Aladdin’ (1992).,Travel_Geo
bkliqt,34598,"In Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018), Luis says the red filling of their snack represents his company’s financial struggle. Later in the film, when the company becomes successful, they eat snacks from a blue box, symbolizing their turnaround.",Other
bghwy9,34583,"During the theatrical run of The Horror Of Party Beach (1964), some theaters made the audiences sign “fright release waivers” in case they had heart attacks from seeing the movie’s terrifying monster.",Movies_TV
9o7yzo,34531,"Addams Family Values (1993), a movie full of sight gags and one-liners, had one I completely missed until that today: Pugsley attempting to hang himself shortly after arriving at Camp Chippewa. It's on screen for 2 seconds (00:22:25).",Movies_TV
axzear,34501,"In The Iron Giant, Mansley's newspaper has a section titled ""Studio Kept alive by Osmosis Greenlight"", referencing the upcoming Warner Bros' movie, Osmosis Jones",Movies_TV
91uiu6,34330,"In Ghostbusters (1984) there's a running joke about Rick Moranis's character locking himself out of his apartment. Later, he becomes the Keymaster, and doors literally fly open for him.",Movies_TV
cbcqr1,34311,"I can’t believe it took me 18 years to notice this...In Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (2001), Harry’s scar hurt not because of Snape, but because he was facing the back of Quirrell’s head aka Voldemort.",Literature
bjm9hw,34124,"It only took me 28 years to notice it, but in the Goodbye Horses scene in The Silence Of The Lambs, Buffalo Bill IS WEARING A WOMAN’S SCALP",Pets_Animals
7ud933,33971,"In Terminator 2: Judgement Day, the T-1000 gives this silver mannequin a confused look as it's how he looks in his natural form, not yet seen in the movie.",Movies_TV
9544b5,33923,Stan lee's cameo in Deadpool 2,Literature
bxz84u,33849,In The Hunger Games (2012) when Katniss is hallucinating/remembering we see all the coal miners have her father's face (sorry for the quality),Games
6xtyk8,33776,"In Harry Potter, background students can be seen eating parodies of real world cereal brands, such as ""Cheeri-Owls""",Movies_TV
cgh11y,33746,"The gauntlet in Thor Ragnarok which Hella says is ""fake"" is a right hand gauntlet. Thanos wears his gauntlet in the left hand. Which kinda makes the ""fakeness"" even more obvious.",Games
dx1auk,33729,"In Detective Pikachu (2019), Pikachu is severely wounded by a suprisingly small chuck of earth that has fallen. This is because Pikachu is an electric type, which in the games, are weak to ground type damage.",SciTech
b71r4r,33467,"During the filming of Steamboat Bill, Jr. in 1928, crew members threatened to quit and begged Buster Keaton not to do this scene. The cameraman admitted to looking away while rolling.",Movies_TV
7qj8e5,33433,"In 'The Empire Strikes Back', Vader uses the same disarming technique twice. Luke is able to hold on to his Lightsaber the second time, so Vader actually disarms him.",Movies_TV
ajs7e3,33394,"In Coco (2017), a collection of piñatas of other Pixar characters can be seen hanging from a building.",Movies_TV
dec7ku,33350,"In The Mask, the oversize teeth were not meant to be used when Jim Carrey speaks, but he taught himself to talk with them to make his character more wacky.",Movies_TV
90q935,33329,"When Butch escapes the pawn shop in Pulp Fiction he sees a neon sign that says 'Killian’s Red', but as some of the letters are missing it reads 'Kill ed'. Picking up Zed's keys, Butch looks at the 'Z' on the keyring, subliminally spelling out 'Kill Zed'. It's then that Butch goes to save Marcellus.",Literature
7wg4cm,33203,"In The Incredibles, there was a hero who could fly, and defeat enemies, with his farts.",Games
92pqcc,33170,"In The Little Mermaid (1998) when King Triton is introduced, you can see Mickey, Donald, Goofy and Kermit the Frog in the crowd, underwater...",Movies_TV
bne5x2,33112,"In the movie Oblivion, the sky tower scenes used 12 projectors instead of green screens for interior shots. This meant the sky would be reflected in the actors’ eyes and on the surfaces of the house.",Movies_TV
ahd10n,32987,"In The twelve tasks of Asterix (1976), when Asterix indicates with his fingers that they are on the fourth floors, he makes the roman symbol rather than extending four fingers.",Literature
abltgv,32973,They added Worst boy to the credits of Airplane!,Other
choh4x,32964,"In this scene between James Franco & David McBride in This is The End, you can see Seth Rogan hunching his back forward and laughing. He said on Twitter this was the hardest scene he had to do without laughing.",Celebrities
c51do9,32921,"In Pixar's 1995 Toy Story, The next launch timer in Pizza Planet is a count down until that Woody lights the fuse on Buzz's Rocket in the end.",Food_Drink
6kfygm,32773,In Back to the Future the name of the mall changes when Marty goes into the past and runs over one of the two trees,SciTech
ak2qdz,32735,"In ""A Star Is Born"", Bradley Cooper's character loses so much weight during his recovery that his wedding ring is loose.",Art_Event
cizc96,32694,Kids fall running with Rocky,Movies_TV
dd6oks,32654,The longest running gag in the comedy spoof Airplane! (1980) was that it was set a jet engine plane and they used a propeller engine sound for every scene it was in,Movies_TV
733ar0,32577,"At the beginning of Jurassic World, the T-Rex is shown to be flare trained - the T-Rex follows the flare and receives a meal. The T-Rex is not trying to CATCH the flare, its FOLLOWING the flare. This is how a woman in heels is able to ""outrun"" a T-Rex",SciTech
9e3jpf,32546,Tom Cruise has a cameo in Young Guns as some random cowboy who gets shot. Aparently he was just visiting the set the day they were filming this scene and Christopher Cain decided Cruise should have a role in the film.,Movies_TV
90tv60,32457,"In the opening scene of Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed, shaggy stops and recognizes his fans by the smell of weed",Movies_TV
6uwljy,32448,"At the end of Batman Begins, Batman recieves a joker card from Jim Gordon. This Card was recovered by a policeman named J.Kerr, a common alias of The Joker.",Movies_TV
95m5j7,32440,"The score when Tony Stark speaks to Pepper Potts on the ship in ""Avengers: infinity war"". Is the same score playing as when Steve Rogers speaks to Peggy carter in ""Captain America"".",Movies_TV
854j9x,32420,"At the end of The Shawshank Redemption, the DA who arrests Guard Captain Hadley reads the Miranda rights off a card. This scene takes place in 1966, the same year as the Miranda v. Arizona court case that required these rights to be read to a suspect upon arrest.",Politics
an1wdf,32266,In 'The Little Mermaid' (1989) Ursula uses a butterfly (a symbol of transformation and mimicry) in the potion to transform herself into 'Vanessa' - which is a genus of butterfly.,Literature
ch5q0f,32240,"The logo for ""Ready Player One"" (2018) is a maze, the prize is an egg.",Sports
dhz041,32234,In Iron Man (2008) you can see the energy moving from the arc reactor in his chest to his repulser.,SciTech
d51a43,32224,For Godzilla King of the Monsters (2019) Godzilla's back spikes were updated from his 2014 version to look like his first appearance in Gojira (1954),Movies_TV
cseyoy,32224,"This small portion of the ""open your eyes"" scene in Doctor Strange (2016) is a subtle visual reference to the 'warping' scene Contact (1997).",SciTech
cx5g30,32214,"In Godzilla: King of the Monsters, a Viking longship can be spotted among the ancient ruins of the Atlantis-like underwater city. Implying the Vikings got there first, as usual.",Other
bussgp,32180,"In Cars (2006) the member of lightning McQueen's pit crew who insists that his name isn't Chuck is listed as ""Not Chuck"" in the end credits.",Movies_TV
cyxr09,32093,Today I learned that - The self-lacing Nike shoe from Back to the Future II was modified so the laces exited the bottom of the shoe. Michael J. Fox stood on a platform and a stagehand underneath pulled the laces to make the effect.,SciTech
ccr1om,31914,Belle can be seen walking down the street in The Hunchback Of Notre Dame.,Movies_TV
c0umkm,31884,"In Deadpool 2, Yukio and Negasonic's cup says ""I'm with her"" with arrows pointing towards each other.",Literature
clbuo7,31747,"In the movie Street Racer (2008), you can see Dwight Schrute from The Office wanted for being a pervert.",Movies_TV
864iyg,31749,"Background joke from Best In Show - There are five clocks behind the hotel reception desk that display times in major cities (Boston, New York, Baltimore, Miami and Philadelphia). All are in the Eastern Time Zone, so they are all set to the same time.",Movies_TV
bum4iv,31703,"According to Pete Doctor, Carl's character was designed to appear ""squarish"" particularly his head to symbolize his containment within his house, while Russel was designed to appear ""rounded"" like a balloon that's full of life. Happy 10 year anniversary Up!!!!",Psychology
dndcri,31670,Just caught this in the end credits of Frozen,Movies_TV
co0nyp,31650,"In the film Passengers(2016), the bar scenes and bartender plays clear homage to the film, The Shining(1980)",Movies_TV
bdkye7,31634,In Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi Bossk’s costume (right) was actually recycled costume from Doctor Who (Left),SciTech
82o1gu,31607,"In Hot Fuzz, Detective Andies was right about everyone having guns in the country.",Politics
bbogt0,31606,In Spider-Man Homecoming (2017) Howard Stark can be seen painted on a mural celebrating great scientists and inventors,Literature
9oeusi,31603,"In Forrest Gump, Bubba's mother and siblings are at Forrest and Jenny's wedding",Art_Event
babytk,31582,"In What We Do In The Shadows (2014), the man who plays Stu is not an actor but actually a part-time business analyst. He was hired for the film under the impression that he would be working on computers, and that he would play a small part in the film.",Movies_TV
8rqnvd,31494,In The Little Mermaid (1989) a live action reference was used for Ariel while making the film. An actress would improvise scenes from the script to create Ariel’s personality and they were later drawn over to animate the film.,Movies_TV
cwi8px,31347,Screaming face in Halloween (1978) poster,Art_Event
ce1xmy,31282,"In Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse, right after the first Spider-Man says ""For 10 years I have been the one and only Spider-Man"" there is a sign in the background telling us he is wrong",Literature
d9b3v6,31271,My 5 year old was very upset when people told him that Bo Peep was not in Toy Story 3. He paused the movie just to show everyone this frame and that she WAS in Toy Story 3.,Movies_TV
7yaxgw,31155,"In WALL-E, the Great Lakes are larger than they should be, presumably due to the rising sea level.",Travel_Geo
76yk16,31136,"In Silence of the Lambs, Hannibal Lecter tells Clarice that he ate a man's liver with fava beans and ""a nice Chianti."" All of these foods interfere with MAOI antidepressants, which are used to treat various personality disorders as well. In other words, Hannibal wasn't taking his meds.",Literature
bxcva6,31007,"In The Wolf of Wallstreet, when Jordan Belfort first meets the Swiss banker Jean Jacques Saurel, Belfort is framed in front of Lac Lamane while the banker is framed in front of a fish tank. This might imply Belfort is a big fish dealing with a little fish.",Pets_Animals
81e16l,31002,"In Sully (2016), the ferry captain Vincent Lombardi, who was the Captain of the first ferry to reach the plane, played himself in the movie.",Movies_TV
d1s1tt,30925,FORREST GUMP - Jenny's scrapbook contains only photos of Forrest running because she'd not kept any earlier memorabilia due to her lifestyle. (Repost: Original removed due to not listing movie title),Movies_TV
cvsr1f,30865,"In Avengers Endgame (2019), when War Machine says ""Canopy, canopy, canopy"" while he was stuck under the Avenger Headquarters, he is saying ""Eject, eject, eject"". A pilot would say this to their backseater, or other pilots if it's clear that their vehicle is not operational.",Politics
9k7cqc,30844,LOTR The Two Towers: the orc blacksmiths in Isengard were played by the real blacksmiths who made the armor/weapons for the film.,Movies_TV
8f28vl,30829,"In The Avengers (2012) post-credits scene at the Shawarma stall, Cap (Chris Evans) is scene resting his face on his hand and not eating anything. This is because the scene was shot too late (after the premier) and Evans- who was working on Snowpiercer (2013)- had grown a beard.",Movies_TV
dniwub,30761,"In zootopia, crosswalks have a zebra pattern",Travel_Geo
aq8ivl,30739,"In Sicario (2015) one of the Delta Operators behind Steve Forsing lowers his M4 towards the ground before he makes a 90 degrees turn to his right displaying excellence in muzzle discipline, making sure that the barrel is not pointed on Steve Forsing or anyone else.",Celebrities
9rpjj7,30723,"In Terminator 2, the only time that the T-800 and T-1000 actually talk to each other, they are both impersonating other people.",Movies_TV
8yt8el,30676,"In the intro and outro of Robin Hood (1973), they changed the background and foreground, but reused the rooster cel animation.",Movies_TV
c6ktby,30585,"In the movie Anastasia [1997] when Anastasia is reminiscing about the life she had she imagines a lively ball. The partygoers she conjures have no reflection on the floor, while she does.",Movies_TV
8p6k32,30565,"In Coraline (2009) while the Other Mother is cracking an egg, the yolk is the head of Jack Skellington from the Nightmare Before Christmas.",Art_Event
9jougf,30462,"In Zootopia (2016), Officer Hopps calls a weasel ""Duke Weselton"" and is corrected to ""Weaselton"". The inverse joke is made repeatedly in Frozen (2013) with characters calling the creepy duke ""Duke of Weasel-town"" when it's really ""Weselton"".",Literature
c3ur74,30357,In wreck it Ralph’s Ralph breaks the Internet When Ralph goes to eBay one of the pop-ups says that sassy housewives want to meet you and in the picture of the pop-up is aunt Cass from big hero 6,Literature
aixmgz,30247,Lord of the rings (The two towers) Bearded women 🤔 (Re-upload due to rule 4),Literature
a6z34i,30142,"In Labyrinth, David Bowie's face is hidden in several landscapes",Music
7v93wy,30094,"In Watchmen,when Dr. Manhattan confronts Rorschach he blinks several times. Earlier Ozymandias tells Rorschach and Nite Owl that Manhattan's facial twitches are equivalent to him sobbing.",Psychology
7xn5gh,29972,"In Spider-Man: Homecoming Bruce Banner's face is alongside the other ""famous scientists"" on the wall of Peter Parker's physics class.",Movies_TV
83a22w,29867,"In ""Chicken Run"" every character has something around their neck-- usually a scarf or necklace-- to hide the seam of the models' detachable heads.",Pets_Animals
b2b7bc,29846,"At the end of Titanic, Rose is reliving everyone she met on the boat. When she gets to Jack the clock behind him reads 2:20, the exact time the ship sank.",Literature
bn883z,29796,In Eyes Wide Shut You Can See a Painting of Stanley Kubrick’s Beloved Cat Olly,Pets_Animals
c18y1z,29793,"In Avengers: Infinity War, Vormir’s landscape was based on the Brazilian National Park, Lençóis Maranhenses.",Movies_TV
7ds9wo,29581,In Batman (1989) the news anchors stop wearing makeup after the Joker poisons beauty hygeine products in Gotham.,Movies_TV
bjdx4q,29559,The Shawshank Redemption - Red's prison mugshot is really a photo of Morgan Freemans son.,Celebrities
7uyuqv,29524,In Coco we can see The Incredibles poster,Movies_TV
8lf608,29491,In Thor: Ragnarok you can see a ship trying to escape Sakaar through one of the wormholes only to be destroyed by the falling trash Debris,Games
9vdohj,29486,Napoleon Dynamite,Celebrities
7vukgt,29486,"In Thor (2011), The reflection on Heimdall’s eye is the previous shot, meaning he was watching Thor the whole time.",Literature
alzunm,29432,"In Alvin and the chipmunks, Simon and theordore wear hoodies that match their eye colour except Alvin. Alvins eye colour matches the 'A' on his hoodie because the director thought that red eyes would be a bit terrifying for the younger viewers.",Movies_TV
adn6do,29337,"In Christipher Nolan's Batman Begins, every score on the soundtrack is named after a certain genus of bat",Movies_TV
a0up2a,29308,"In Now You See Me, the very first trick is made by getting an audience member to pick a random card when the deck is being flipped, the chosen card was shown for a few extra frames to trick the real life audience to think they have picked the same card as the one in the film.",Movies_TV
bbh58g,29249,"In Finding Nemo, Bruce the shark starts crying when Marlin starts talking about Nemo, saying “I never knew my father”. Male sharks mate with the female then leave, so baby sharks never actually meet their father.",Movies_TV
7b79wt,29202,"In Avengers: Age of Ultron, the clock atop Grand Central Station has been replaced with a memorial to first responders. The original was destroyed in the first Avengers film during the Battle of New York.",Movies_TV
cq9j7v,29188,"In Back to the Future the Statler family ran the transportation business in Hill Valley. In 1885, Joe Statler's business was called Honest Joe Statler, which advertised ""fine horses sold, bought, and traded"". In 1955, it changed to Statler Studebaker. In 1985, it was Statler Toyota.",Other
cgsyj6,29129,"Neil deGrasse Tyson criticized the scene in ""Titanic"" where Rose looks at the night sky after the ship sank, saying the placement of the stars was inaccurate. After speaking with Tyson, Cameron corrected the scene in the 3D version,it was the only scene to be completely redone for the re-release.",Movies_TV
c58vd1,28883,"“Who Framed Roger Rabbit” marks the first and (to date) only time Mickey Mouse and Bugs Bunny shared a scene. Warner Bros. only agreed to licence Bugs Bunny on the conditions that he only be on screen with Mickey, that they have the same amount of screen time and same amount of dialogue.",Movies_TV
clvp3h,28876,A hint at Andrew Wyeth’s “Christina’s World” in Forrest Gump,Movies_TV
cmjkhn,28840,"In Iron Man 3, Tony Stark references the film 'A Christmas Story'. The guy who plays the main character in said movie, is also the guy Obadiah Stane yelled at in the first Iron Man",Art_Event
bgx70g,28809,In “Ant-Man and the Wasp” Hank Pym’s new lab is built out of blown up LEGO panels,Games
blrdjm,28739,Not only are the cassettes in Spaceballs (1987) all Mel Brooks’ movies (the director) but the rest are Rocky movies that go past the latest one of that time — which was Rocky IV.,Movies_TV
94tmpk,28582,"In Pixar's Up (2009), both young Carl and Russell have one collar tip untucked over their vests.",Pets_Animals
c6cunt,28506,"In inside out you can see the birds from the short ""from the birds"".",Pets_Animals
85jk6y,28500,In The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy the answer to the ultimate question of life the universe and everything is announced at 42:00,Literature
at5aog,28489,"In “Shutter Island” (2010), inmate Bridget Kearns asks for a glass of water. When she “drinks” it, there is no cup in her hand",Travel_Geo
7t25mp,28485,"In Titanic: The 4th smoke stack isn’t emitting any thick smoke. That’s because the real Titanic’s 4th stack was a dummy, only used to look more proportionate.",SciTech
9cwve3,28464,"In Coraline (2009) The character of Mr Bobinsky have on him the medal of the Chernobyl liquidators, offered to the civil and military personnel who were called upon to deal with consequences of the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster.",Politics
6yvr3g,28453,"Thor (2011). Thor calls Coulson ""Son of Coul"" in the same way he is called Odinson.",Literature
dasdqs,28396,"In back to the future part 2, the hill valley court house was turned into a mall in 2015 due to the abolishment of all lawyers.",SciTech
dx7ct1,28339,"In ""Zootopia"", during the chase scene in Little Rodentia, a board advertising ""Thigmo-Taxis"" is seen. Thigmotaxis is a biological term referring to an animal's tendency to use physical contact to navigate, and has been extensively studied in rodents.",Psychology
8kp9hb,28148,"The briefing scene with the Colonial Marines in Aliens occurs at the beginning of the film, but was the last scene shot. This was done intentionally, so that the camaraderie the actors developed while making the film would be more apparent as they bantered back and forth during the scene.",Movies_TV
c8tsxv,28116,In Inception they had Ellen Page (Ariadne) wear a tight bun for the hotel level because they didn’t want to have to figure what her hair would look like in 0 gravity.,Literature
6kfn91,28090,Davy Jones using his tentacles to hold on his hat when they were going down on water is the kind of attention to details I like (x-post r/Gifs),Literature
c64ud3,28073,"In the 2018 movie ""Book of Monsters"" the titular book contains a segment written in the Dovah, the Skyrim Dragon Language. Top right is the Dragon Script.",Movies_TV
9jd3of,28061,"For the 2013 movie Pain & Gain, which is set during the 90s, The Rock wore a shirt that he also used while performing in the WWF during the 90s.",Fashion
9tt77r,27941,"Jurassic Park (1993) When Hammond insists on pouring the Champagne and says “I know my way around the kitchen” but uses the cheap glasses, instead of the Champagne glasses are to the left of the shot. Much like Jurassic Park, he has the best intentions but isn’t as capable as he presents.",Fashion
ae01n8,27918,"In Captain America: Civil War (2016), when Iron Man and War Machine arrive at the airport, War Machine's landing shakes the camera much more than Iron Man's, implying how much heavier his suit is.",Other
9fr0z3,27923,"In Deadpool 2 Wade tells the Juggernaut ""It has always been a dream of mine to see my face reflected in your helmet as you charge at me with murderous intent."", that’s exactly the cover of one of Deadpool’s comics.",Literature
dffif1,27902,"In The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993), during the ""Making Christmas"" number, the Cyclops ends up vanishing after a box comes in frame. Spooky!",Art_Event
bg3sbu,27884,"In Terminator 2, the man taking the photos of the T-800 was the cop that the T-800 assaulted in Terminator 1. That's why he was (speechlessly) taking photos.",Movies_TV
cpy6fn,27876,The Boss Baby (2017): Tim's T-Shirt number changes from 01 to 02 to show that he's dropped in the priority list,Fashion
7pr7zx,27744,"In Soldier [1998] one of the weapons Kurt Russel's character is listed as being proficient with is the ""Illudium PU36 ESM"" which refers to the Illudium PU36 Explosive Space Modulator from Looney Tunes Marvin the Martian",Movies_TV
czdasa,27706,"Stephen Spielberg wanted to direct a James Bond film, but Eon studios said no. When he told George Lucas this, they decided to create Indiana Jones, and in this scene in Indiana Jones 2, Indiana Jones is dressed as James Bond.",Movies_TV
dmojo1,27641,"In National Treasure (2004), actor Sean Bean hid a reference to his favourite football team, Sheffield United FC.",Sports
9zzba9,27523,"In The Incredibles, when Buddy (voiced by Jason Lee) is in Mr. Incredible's car, Mr. Incredible mistakenly starts to call him Brodie, the name of Lee's character from Mallrats.",Movies_TV
ale2bs,27514,In The Last Jedi (2017) The door to Luke’s hut is a salvaged S-foil wing from Luke’s X-wing.,Movies_TV
7oftyd,27447,In Snakes on a Plane when the flight attendant puts a snake in the microwave they press a “snake” preset button,Pets_Animals
80whvt,27437,"In ""The Disaster Artist,"" all water bottles are seen without labels. This is fitting to the memoir, as Greg Sestero wrote that Tommy Wiseau would rip all labels off water bottles to avoid paying companies to use their products.",Music
9hql78,27430,Team America World Police - Matt Damon,Sports
8pqdyd,27376,In Lilo & Stitch (2002) Stitch’s adoption paper Nani signs is actually a thank you letter from the directors and producer to the people who helped create the film,Movies_TV
d30eu6,27325,"In “Steve Jobs” [2015], the progression of time & technology is shown through the type of film that each act is filmed in. The first act in 1984 uses 16mm, the second act in 1988 uses 35mm, & the final act in 1998 uses Digital.",Movies_TV
dzoiqt,27301,"In The Empire Strikes Back (1980), The Rebel Alliance uses bubble wrap on the shoulder harnesses of their snowspeeders.",Games
81lt35,27138,In Ant-Man (2015) a shot of the circle symbol Thor left in the grass upon returning to Asgard at the end of Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) can be seen,Movies_TV
978mw2,27089,"In Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s (Sorcerer’s) Stone, Aunt Petunia is visible in the background of this scene dyeing Dudley’s old clothes grey for Harry’s uniform. This is only ever mentioned in the book.",Other
arm3se,27022,"In Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018), in the same scene as Stan Lee's cameo, Rocket Raccoon from Guardians of the Galaxy can be seen in the background talking to officer Judy Hopps from Zootopia",Movies_TV
8jl0jf,26965,"n ‘The Secret Life of Pets’ (2016), Gidget’s owner can been seen two-timing.",Pets_Animals
9tnc2p,26961,"Graphics artistry often goes unnoticed in the film industry. For example, did you notice that the title font for READY PLAYER ONE was an actual maze with an easter egg at the center of the letter O? Neat stuff.",Movies_TV
70n67i,26964,"In Moana, the sacred place has 15 stones of past chiefs, if given the average life expectancy was around 65, then that would be ~1000 years they've been on the island, which is how long ago that Maui stole the Heart of Te Fiti and when the ancient chiefs first forbid voyaging.",Other
7zolql,26915,"The original 1968 ""Planet of the Apes"" has the three apes on the Ruling Council ""see no evil, hear no evil, and say no evil,"" thus reenacting the ""Three Wise Monkeys"" pose.",Movies_TV
8dafog,26877,"In The Room (2003), Lisa pours Johnny a drink made with Sobieski vodka. Sobieski wasn’t released in the US until that 2007.",Food_Drink
82wocq,26773,"In Monty Python and the Holy Grail, you can see Sir Bedevere finding out the airspeed velocity of a laden dove before he helps the town with their witch problem.",Movies_TV
cr23j7,26735,"In The Truman Show, Trumans wedding ring is also a camera",Art_Event
6ntlmn,26725,"For Red's age 20 mugshot in The Shawshank Redemption, they photographed Morgan Freeman's son, Alfonso",Celebrities
8eyq3x,26719,"In Iron Man, Tony Stark is seen eating Burger King before a press conference where he turns his life around. In reality RDJ credits Burger King for making him rethink his bad habits.",Movies_TV
dks7et,26690,"In Saw (2004), Jigsaw’s head is turned away from Dr. Gordon, who is the only person who could identify him.",Literature
aio4tr,26634,"In Searching (2018), two obviously fake website URLs appear that spell out how the filmmakers hoped their movie would be received.",Movies_TV
9okvbh,26607,"In I am Legend (2007), in Dr. Robert Neville’s house you can see multiple famous paintings hanging in his home that he took from the Museum of Modern Art and other famous galleries in New York. In this scene while Ethan watches Shrek, you can see Vincent Van Gogh’s Starry Night.",Art_Event
bqhen3,26496,In the Incredibles (2004) Mr Incredible has a jar full of bullets that have bounced off his chest on his desk,Movies_TV
do8wzx,26450,"Kathryn Beaumont’s live action reference for Alice in Wonderland (1951), behind the scenes",Movies_TV
94pb6f,26399,"King Kong(2005) takes place in 1933, the same year the original film was released. Early in the film, when Carl Denham is looking for a new lead actresses for his movie, the dialogue suggests that the original King Kong(1933) exists and was being made at the same time as this one.",Movies_TV
9rulg0,26324,In The Incredibles (2004) Edna Mode has an artistic fireplace made of fish,Pets_Animals
b1ual1,26239,"In Aquaman, only the ocean is charted because the people who drew the map were Atlanteans",Other
cw3t9m,26199,"The end credits of The Watchmen (2009) reveal the real identity of all superheroes except Rorschach, as he believes it to be his real identity and not Walter Kovacs.",Literature
cmpk7v,26147,"In Snakes on a Plane the aircraft's microwave has a ""snake"" option",Pets_Animals
c2xfwb,26073,"In Batman, Harvey Dent and the mayor argue in Dent's office which has an unusual semicircular shape. In the next scene, Alfred uses the telephone in Wayne Manor, and you can see that it's the same room, just with different furniture and dressings.",Other
8myd4g,26005,There’s a brief moment in ‘Mega Mind’ (2010) where Metro Man disappears for a couple frames and then reappear once more. This was the moment he describes later on to Mega Mind and Roxanne when saying he took a walk and went away to rethink his life.,Literature
7r1hm0,25995,"In It (2017), Pennywise changes the colour of his eyes from yellow to blue, which are the same colour as Bill's, to lure Georgie",Other
89z0qh,25973,"In Thor Ragnarok, after Thor gives numerous wrong voice recognitions he tries ""Pointbreak"", because that's what Tony Stark called him when they met in the Avengers.",Movies_TV
8hmszi,25889,"When Commodore Norrington first meets Captain Jack Sparrow in ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ (2003) and opens Jack’s compass, it spins briefly before settling on Jack. This implies what Norrington wants most is to capture Jack Sparrow, which is sure to result in a promotion and advance his position.",Movies_TV
dw9trk,25872,"In the movie Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009) and the book on which it is based, there is a roofless restaurant scene with a boy wearing Groucho Marx Glasses.",Fashion
cvm2b1,25829,"Avengers Endgame - Stan Lee's cameo in the movie, his outfit was based on his real life wardrobe from the 1970s. Looking fly in the movies and real life.",Movies_TV
a5oywh,25819,"Cloverfield(2008) time:45:30 Just after they get the door closed on the ground monsters in the subway tunnels, the old footage of their fun day glitches in and before it glitches back, this image is ONE frame. I had to rewind and play/pause several times to be able to land on this specific frame.",Games
8451v5,25807,"In the Last Jedi, the door for Luke’s shack is made out of a panel from his X-wing",Movies_TV
dxxov3,25794,"In Back to the Future part II, a travel service ad can be seen in 1955 for a 10 day trip to Cuba (before the missile crisis)",Travel_Geo
c932nv,25792,"In Casino (1995), Robert De Niro wore a different suit in each of his scenes with the exception of the first and last. This poster shows all the different suits he wore throughout the film",Movies_TV
aqwpab,25785,The LEGO Batman Movie (2017) - Harley Quinn is seen wearing a shirt that reads 'Smylex.' Smylex was the name of the poison used by Joker to poison products in the movie 'Batman(1989).',Fashion
bhdyjq,25706,"In Forrest Gump when he calls security at Watergate to report the flashlights keeping him awake, the voice that answers the phone says ""Security, Frank Wills"". Frank Wills was the head of Watergate security at the time of the break-in and was celebrated for his role in foiling the robbery.",Movies_TV
blbm60,25683,In the anime 'Ghost in the Shell' (1995) the CRT monitors are drawn and animated to 'flicker' like they would in a live action film capturing these screens of the time on video camera.,Movies_TV
6vcewe,25615,"In Transformers, The first time Bumblebee appears, He's parked next to a yellow VW Beetle, his original form from the cartoon series and toy line.",Other
9wf2e3,25512,The scene where Frodo saves Sam in Fellowship of the Ring mirrors when Sam saves Frodo in Return of the King.,Movies_TV
acmhir,25388,"In A Clockwork Orange Alex stands between two officers whose shoulder badges say 665 and 667, representing how evil of a person Alex is with him being 666.",Literature
apw3au,25370,{Toy Story 2} Amongst the starts you can see the classic Pixar lamp. This is the very first shot of the movie,Movies_TV
93f5e3,25369,"In The Avengers: Infinity War, when Dr. Strange creates doubles of himself, Thanos activates the Soul stone to find the correct Strange and the Power stone to disrupt the spell.",Games
awpkwf,25344,in the 2002 Spider-Man the Green Goblin wore Nike Air Flightposites,Other
bou7cu,25286,Thor: Ragnarok. Hulk makes a fist because Loki walks by.,Literature
8hwrbq,25256,"The ship that transports the T. Rex back to San Diego in ‘The Lost World: Jurassic Park’ (1997) is called the S.S. Venture, which is also the ship that brought King Kong to New York.",Movies_TV
axlv2t,25158,In I Am Legend (2007) teased the existence of Batman and superman movie,Movies_TV
bztn37,25079,"In Wreck-it-Ralph (2012), the arcade's sign celebrates ""Svzy's"" (Suzy) 5th birthday. In Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018), the sign is celebrating Svzy's 11th birthday, indicating the six years elapsed between the two movies",Literature
74930z,24994,"In Spider-Man: Homecoming, the drone suit Tony is controlling while chastising Peter mimics his actual movements, even those we can't actually see Tony making.",Movies_TV
7lr9wy,24968,"In Team America: World Police, the Paris 'set' has a floor made of Croissants",Sports
a0bs3e,24896,"In A Bug's Life (1998) Manny, a mantis, is married to Gypsy, a butterfly, because if he he was married to another mantis, he wouldn't have survived their wedding night",Art_Event
c2cc8z,24840,In the Ocean's Trilogy: You can see the progression of growth in Casey Affleck's moustache between all 3 movies of the triology.,Movies_TV
b824p7,24774,"In Blade Runner 2049, virtual companion “Joi” is played by Cuban-born actress Ana de Armas. When Officer K links Joi to an emanator, we see her Ethnicity setting is “Cuban”.",Movies_TV
al2ytx,24738,"THE LAST JEDI: Rose Tico, a mechanic, uses wire as a hair tie.",Movies_TV
8t63nm,24714,"In Monsters, Inc. (2001) Mike Wazowski jumps over a non existent camera and then is shown landing in the next shot.",Movies_TV
7mzw7y,24711,"In ""Arrival"", the device on the agent's wrist rapidly switches between portrait and landscape mode as they take the scissor lift to the vertical gravity-controlled hallway",Art_Event
artvmu,24673,"In ""The Terminator"" Kyle Reese instinctively allows the dog at the Tiki Motel to smell his hand as he had done thousands of times as he entered the Resistance Base in 2029",Pets_Animals
72m28p,24675,"In X-Men: First Class, when Magneto asks to see the real Raven, she first assumes the image of Rebecca Romijn who played Mystique in the first X-Men film.",Movies_TV
ccdbtd,24670,"No Mr Bond, I expect you to use Text To Speech...Superb detail here-In Quantum Of Solace, The Computer Listens To James Bond Spell A Name To Search For. James Spells ""Greene"" By Saying ""G, R, Double E, N, E"". The Computer Briefly Types ""Grw"" Before Changing It To ""Gree"". It Had Mistakenly Predicted",SciTech
bp8ro7,24633,"Peter's unexpected ability to play the piano in Spider-Man 3, actually came from Aunt May all along.",Movies_TV
d3rbm9,24627,"In “John Wick: Chapter 3” John mixes parts from some Colt & Remington revolvers to make a functional FrankenRevolver. This is a reference to a memorable scene in “The Good, The Bad and The Ugly” where Tuco does the same DIY gunsmithing",Literature
azvpln,24582,In the 2005 adaptation of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Trillian McMillan is seen wearing a shirt with a third sleeve. She is in fact wearing Zaphod's shirt who has 3 arms and 2 heads.,Fashion
98jw1r,24537,"In Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, a majority of the Riders of Rohan were women with fake beards in order to pass as men on the horses.",Pets_Animals
90eej3,24531,"In Captain America Civil War, Ant-man's suit glows blue when he grows, due to the injection of Blue Pym Particles. It normally glows red.",Other
d8m2ua,24512,"In the Return to Oz, 1985, the character of Tik-Tok was played by gymnast Michael Sundin who had to spend every shot bent double in order to make the costume move while a puppeteer moved the head with a remote control.",Movies_TV
b1on4a,24494,"In Spider-Man: Homecoming, Peter is able to answer a physics question regarding a pendulum’s swing without paying much attention, demonstrating his ability to accurately calculate his web swinging.",SciTech
bmy816,24449,In ‘Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets’ one of the places Mrs. Weasley has marked on the clock that tells her where her family members are is “prison.”,Literature
7keefy,24441,"At the end of Elf, Buddy and Jovie name their daughter Susie in honor of Susan Wells - Buddy’s biological mother who passed away after giving him up for adoption.",Literature
8nzsl2,24426,"In Blades of Glory, the two main characters are fierce rivals, symbolized by them wearing rivaling sportswear; Puma and Adidas. Later when they become friends, they start both wearing Puma, while their ""new"" competitors, the Van Waldenberg twins, wears Adidas.",Other
804g1h,24240,"During and after Civil War, Steve Rogers' suit reflects him losing the mantle of being an Avenger and Captain America.",Literature
az4ep7,24196,"In Forrest Gump, you can see Lieutenant Dan standing in the back row. There aren't any seats left because they expected him to be in a wheelchair due to him losing his legs while fighting in Vietnam.",Politics
91jx3e,24169,"In the plane ride scene of Scooby-Doo (2002) Fred can be seen reading his own book, this reflect his massive ego and consistent arrogance throughout the movie.",Movies_TV
d7qg3k,24161,Star Wars Episode 2: Jango Fett’s jet pack misfires just before Windu strikes him because it was damaged while Jango was being trampled on,Movies_TV
9zufjr,24160,"My husband noticed that in ""The Grinch"" Martha May Whovier is wearing jewels in her hair salvaged from the tree topper Young Grinch made for her.",Literature
cn4fel,24113,"In Avengers: Endgame, in New Asgard, they brew Asgardian Ale",Art_Event
8x6m8f,24099,"In Jurassic Park III, Mr. Kirby pees upstream from where Billy is drinking",Movies_TV
8g03y2,24048,"In 'Inception' (2010) when Cobb stealthily shoots a guard, he catches the bullet casing before it hits the ground.",Sports
9b1jvj,24058,"In Avengers: Infinity War, Tony and Pepper's planned wedding date is Robert Downey Jr.'s real-life wedding anniversary",Art_Event
9qpisa,23984,"In this scene from Teen Titans Go To The Movies (2018), you can faintly hear someone say ""The old series was better!""",Movies_TV
af4moz,23954,"The bed room in 2001 Space Odyssey supposed to be an enclosure of a zoo in which Dave Bowman is a specimen. The room is intentionally not perfect (glowing floors) because the aliens, like earth zoos, lack the ability recreate a totally accurate habitat (see comments)",SciTech
a73r0v,23932,"In 'Interstellar' (2014) Cooper wears an automatic watch, which winds itself using the wearer's natural movement. After he wakes up from several months in cryostasis he can be seen manually adjusting the time and date as his watch would have stopped after a few motionless days.",Psychology
9kxl13,23865,"I was watching Scream (1996) and noticed this little detail in the credits. Apparently Wes Craven received a verbal agreement to film at Santa Rosa High School, but later they backed out of their agreement.",Movies_TV
7rcgym,23853,In The Shawshank Redemption Andy hides his rock hammer in the book of Exodus.,Literature
8xutl5,23759,"In Iron Man 2, Tony and Pepper speak with Elon Musk. Robert Downey Jr.(Tony) met Musk and toured the SpaceX facility to help Downey’s interpretation of Stark .It was so helpful that they invited Elon to do the cameo.[article in the comments]",Celebrities
7m3zsy,23741,"In Stephen King's ""IT"" remake, Stanley is accused by his father for not caring to study the Torah. This is demonstrated by the fact that he is holding the Torah upside down.",Religion
dmxrpr,23713,Zack Snyder as an unnamed soldier in Wonder Woman,Movies_TV
ab34n0,23690,"In ""Lilo and Stitch"" (2002), one of the restaurants in the city is named 'Mulan Wok'.",Movies_TV
agyjqj,23578,"Geraldine Chaplin, who portrayed Hannah Chaplin in Chaplin (1992), recalled that when she first saw Robert Downey, Jr. in full costume, she was so awestruck on how much he resembled her late father that she needed a moment to collect her thoughts to even speak.",Other
c40cjy,23580,"In the bloopers of Toy Story 2, Stinky Pete promises a barbie doll that he'll put her in Toy Story 3. Lo and behold, a singular Barbie has a much larger role in Toy Story 3.",Literature
8ggege,23559,"In ""Who Framed Roger Rabbit?"", when Christopher Lloyd read the script's instructions to never blink on camera, he correctly guessed, ""He's a toon.""",Movies_TV
7wbb2t,23561,"In Baby Driver, J.D. (Right) is the only gunman in the second robbery to not wear a shoulder strap with his shotgun, later when when they swap cars he accidentally leaves it behind.",Politics
a1bnvj,23528,In The Netflix Original Movie “The Christmas Chronicles” the valet is watching the Netflix Original series “Stranger Things”,Art_Event
ddi75t,23373,"In Toy Story 4 (2019), the Pizza Planet truck makes it’s appearance as the carnival worker’s tattoo. @0:34:19",Food_Drink
cd5h6b,23324,"In the movie Coraline, when Coraline is getting ready to go to bed after not finding her parents there's an old photo that shows her with natural brown hair. This probably means she at one point dyed it to her iconic blue hair",Movies_TV
7k5k77,23320,"In Star Trek (2009), a Dyson hand dryer is used as space age Enterprise technology.",SciTech
7tcoiz,23297,"In Zootopia, Nick first answers ""yes"" when asked if he's ever been arrested, and then crosses over it.",Other
a37wba,23226,Peter Billingsley of A Christmas Story (1983) fame cameos as a worker elf in the 2003 Christmas comedy Elf. It would have been funnier if Billingsley played a bitter store elf instead but this is a fun nod nonetheless.,Art_Event
dt58ya,23206,'Back to the Future: Part II' homage in 'Avengers: Endgame',SciTech
6n8pr9,23193,"In Toy Story 2, among stars you can spot hidden, classic Pixar lamp. This is the very first shot of the movie.",Movies_TV
d833h7,23124,In WALL-E (2008) you can see a can of WD-40 in his lunchbox,SciTech
9h074v,23046,"What we do in the Shadows - When the Vampires take Nick out partying, they stop at a convenience store where the cashier claims he's a Vampire (much to Nick's disbelief). Later on at the Unholy Masquerade, the cashier is attending. So he is, in fact, a Vampire as well.",Literature
b54qtd,23025,"In Hot Fuzz, the editors missed a scene during a car chase, and you can see the green screen behind Simon Pegg and Nick Frost.",SciTech
9f9y9f,23013,"Ever wondered why was there chicken in the room when Phil, Stu and Alan wake up in the movie Hangover? In the DVD Commentary Todd Phillips reveals that the guys brought it because they wanted to feed the tiger.",Movies_TV
8bf0a2,22995,"In Star Wars Phantom Menace, Jabba the Hutt was an elaborate costume with no actor so they got creative with the credits",Movies_TV
aglhng,22982,"In Avatar (2009) when Grace, Jake, and Norm are walking in around in the abandoned school, Norm picks up “The Lorax” from the ground. Which kind of foreshadows what the movie is going to be about.",Movies_TV
85fa4n,22941,"In Back To The Future when Marty auditions for the school dance, he plays The Power of Love by Huey Lewis & The News. Huey Lewis is the judge that tells him he’s “just too darn loud.”",News
8nil4n,22946,"Upon re-watching Captain America: The First Avenger, it’s super clear that Schmidt’s wearing a mask from the first scene. Also Filch appreciation.",Literature
ctheh9,22874,In Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) the Holochess board has two additional pieces which disappear when Chewie breaks the table. This was the idea of VFX artist Phil Tippett who had designed the creatures in 1977 for A New Hope but they were removed from the scene because the table felt cluttered.,Music
6t3jrk,22836,"John Wick/John Wick 2: Despite being filmed/released 3 years apart, the films are set 4 days apart. All the cars outside the Continental Hotel are the same between films. (x-post from /r/ContinuityPorn)",Movies_TV
cuq4t4,22801,"In “Walk the Line” (2005), you can see the guitarist tell the bassist the key of the song is “E”",Music
ah6xto,22719,Brilliant visual humor in Edgar Wright’s “Hot Fuzz”.,Literature
b15uy7,22702,"In Jumanji (1995) Alan tries to convince Carl that he knows him by recalling he used to be called ""Soleman"" at the Parrish shoe factory. In the beginning of the movie this moniker is emblazoned on Carl's apron.",Movies_TV
7h7uop,22674,In Studio Ghibli's The Secret Life of Arietty water and liquids are animated to show the increased effect of surface tension at the small scale of the borrowers.,SciTech
9wqj9n,22611,"In War For Planet Of The Apes, the horses saddles don’t have stirrups, but rather a knot where the stirrup would go. The apes have thumb like toes that make “gripping” easier than stepping.",Pets_Animals
8j3xpu,22473,The paint on bell that rings at the beginning and end of each shift on the Scare Floor in ‘Monsters Inc’ (2001) is worn away around the area where the hammer strikes it.,Games
8a0wy5,22459,In Ironman 2 they address the elephant in the room immediately (Rhodey actor change),Movies_TV
dgn47t,22463,"In the Harry Potter films, Voldemort’s robes faded in colour every time a Horcrux was destroyed, to give the impression he was slowly fading away.",Literature
aw4bw6,22455,"In Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, the move Miles uses when Gwen says ""I didn't teach him that, and you definitely didn't"" is the same way the Spiderman from the beginning get to the ceiling.",Movies_TV
afojnb,22354,"[Toy Story 2] In the movies' outtakes, a flirtatious Prospector pulls a Harvey Weinstein, promising to Barbie he can, ""probably get you a part in Toy Story 3."" Barbie goes on to play a much larger role in the 2010 sequel.",Literature
bd0bzl,22335,"In Thor Ragnarok, when Dr Strange uses Thor's hair strand to find Odin he casts a spell with his hands forming this familiar symbol called Triquetra that was also engraved on Mjolnir and has been a thing of the Asgardian culture.",Literature
c8yx8g,22336,"In Captain Marvel, Nick Fury shows his id which has his date of birth 07/04/1950. Happy Birthday Fury!!!",Literature
8tj0dp,22329,"Tom Cruise ""tortured"" himself in a MI3 scene",Movies_TV
bw9191,22307,One of the Kakamora in Moana is painted like Baymax from Big Hero 6,Movies_TV
9c6nf6,22297,"In Friday (1995) a resident in the neighborhood didn't want the movie shot there. He refused to move from his front lawn for a shot. So, he ended up in the film.",Movies_TV
c70x7p,22285,In Spiderman Into the Spiderverse (2018) the comic books that introduce our main characters have the actual creators of the Spidermen credited as authors.,Literature
a4a7rd,22288,"In the movie Alien: Covenant, during the scene when the evil android David recounted his act of planetary genocide, the deployment of the genetic bioweapon was shaped like the helical strand of DNA.",Movies_TV
behyeo,22181,"In X-Men Apocalypse The woman that Stan Lee is holding in his arms is his real wife, Joan Lee. It's the scene in which Apocalypse uses his powers to launch all the world's nuclear weapons into space, essentially disarming the entire planet.",Movies_TV
bthuum,22138,"Back to the Future III (1990): When Doc and Marty are asking the train conductor for tips, the Clock Tower clock is being unloaded in the background.",SciTech
8ivgp6,22096,"When Jeff Goldblum looks up his wife’s address in ‘Independence Day’ (1996), it reads as “123 Heresheis Avenue.”",Celebrities
a8jgws,22084,"In Iron Man 2, the watch Tony Stark uses to pay for strawberries is the watch gifted to him by Obadiah in Iron Man 1",Movies_TV
75rf8j,22070,"In the end credits of Scream, Wes Craven left the message ""No Thanks Whatsoever to the Santa Rosa City School District Governing Board"". This is in reference to the governing board revoking a verbal agreement for the movie to be filmed in Santa Rosa High School shortly before filming began.",Movies_TV
9ziymd,22070,"In Iron Man 1, Obadiah reveals himself as the antagonist while playing the piano. The piece he plays is by Antonio Salieri, a rival of Mozart who was believed by many to be jealous and bitter of his rival’s success.",Literature
cs652g,22058,I must’ve watched Monsters Inc a hundred times with my two year old and only just noticed now that the sock Mike uses to distract the yellow CDA guys is Boo’s.,Other
br93hk,21904,"In Captain America: Civil War (2016) In the scene with Steve watching the news, you can see to his right the drawing of the monkey in the Captain America suit he drew in the first Captain America movie (2011) regarding how he thinks the public views him in both films.",Movies_TV
9mgbz7,21880,The ending shot of Gone Girl shows ultimately how little has changed,Movies_TV
bmj3o7,21864,"In X-Men Apocalypse(2016), Cyclops pulls out a vinyl record of a singer named Dazzler, who is a former singer turned X-Men in the comics.",Music
batwv4,21808,"In Spider-Man: Homecoming, Spidey jumps over a car while chasing the Vulture goons with a license plate of ASM-267. The Amazing Spider-Man 267 comic tells the story of Spider-Man in suburbia, which served as inspiration for this chase.",Literature
aw0nxa,21799,"In Ratatouille, Chef Skinner twists the wine bottle when pouring a glass of wine which is done to avoid wine dripping down the side.",Food_Drink
9vulvo,21780,In 'Nightcrawler' Gyllenhaal spends the entire scene at the salvage yard with his left hand behind his back. This is because he was wearing a cast from cutting it when he (accidentally) smashed the bathroom mirror later in the movie.,Movies_TV
6uof2x,21772,"In Zootopia, Nick's handkerchief was part of his Scout uniform from when he was a cub",Literature
aq48zm,21742,In Ratatouille (2007) When Linguini is chopping leeks for the soup you can see a green smear on the cutting board that actually happens when cutting green vegtables. Also his bite marks are still there from when Remy bit him a couple of days before.,Food_Drink
79paqd,21714,"The red shirt used by Viggo Mortensen in ""Captain Fantastic"" (2016) is the same one he wore in the film ""The Indian Runner"" (1991).",Fashion
a2d700,21714,"In Jurassic Park, you can see Dr. Wu erasing a data sheet in the lab. Erasing lab data is highly improper and unethical in scientific settings, hinting at Dr. Wu's corrupt nature in later films.",Movies_TV
7ebx3e,21642,"In The Brave Little Toaster, all of the walls in the cottage are cleaned only as high as Blanky can reach.",Literature
ardk4t,21623,"In Hot Fuzz (Dir. Edgar Wright, 2007), Bill Bailey plays two twins with minor differences to differentiate them. What's interesting, however, is that one of them is reading a book by Iain Banks, while the other is reading a book by Iain M. Banks. This is, in fact, the same author (cont. in comments)",Literature
c5sn7w,21593,"In Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse when Miles first swings he is animated ""On Twos"" so his movements seem choppy but at the end of the film he is animated ""On Ones"" so his movments seem more fluent.",Movies_TV
a5b595,21589,In Iron Man 2 Justin Hammer's hands have tanning cream residue on them showing how cheap he really is,Other
crkhl7,21583,Steven Spielberg's DUEL (1971) - The exterminator car that David Mann mistakes for a police patrol car is called Grebleips Pest Control. Grebleips is Spielberg backwards.,SciTech
d0h5cd,21581,"In Stranger than Fiction (2006) when Harold is thinking of Ana during his visit to HR, the cloud painting behind him begins to move, indicating his head's in the clouds",Literature
byijlg,21570,"In Kong: Skull Island (2017), the actual camera that was used in the 1933 film is hidden in the scene at Hank Marlow's place - as confirmed by the film's VFX artist, Jeff White.",Travel_Geo
cgaorq,21568,"Idk if this has been posted before, but in Spider-man 3, the spider bite on Peters hand is still visible.",Psychology
b9x85b,21444,Not sure how common knowledge this is but Bo Peep from Toy Story (1995) is NOT one of Andy’s toys. She’s a porcelain figure next to Molly’s crib when it was in Andy’s room. That’s why she comes in from Molly’s room in Toy Story 2 and she wasn’t in Andy’s toy chest in Toy Story 3.,Literature
6tkoe3,21413,The Shield agent that refuses to give into HYDRAs commands at gunpoint earns Nick Furys trust and is selected to aid in the Battle of Sokovia,Politics
98couc,21386,"In The Descent, shortly after they go underground, a cave monster is briefly visible before vanishing. This is the first hint that our explorers aren’t alone…",Literature
a6gc3d,21379,The dentist in 'Finding Nemo' (2003) emerges from the bathroom immediately after flushing and goes to work in his patient's mouth without washing his hands.,Other
bmpuic,21363,"In Thor Ragnarok, during Loki’s play, Thor is being played by Chris Hemsworth’s older brother Luke.",Movies_TV
7x1vrt,21371,"In Beetlejuice, Delia is wearing Charles’ sweater as pants while she cooks.",Celebrities
8fuxke,21359,"In the Incredibles, Syndrome’s plan with the Omnidroid is similar to a syndrome called “Hero Syndrome”, where a person tries to get a recognition for an act by creating a terrible situation to solve.",Psychology
aekc4p,21338,"Madagascar : When the Pinguins are taking control of the ship, you can see during few frames the sentence ""What a piece of work is Penguin"". A reference to the original sentence from Hamlet ""what a piece of work is man"".",Literature
b89imx,21310,"In Prometheus (2012), the android David has the logo of Weyland Corp. (the company that created him) on his fingerprint.",Other
dcowyi,21232,In Schindler's List. The main road of the concentration camp is paved with tombstones,Movies_TV
76t5rj,21224,"In Wonder Woman, this is the first time Diana ever accepts an offered handshake. Unless you speak the Blackfoot language (unlike other non-English dialogue, this conversation has no subtitles), you might miss that Chief then reveals to Diana his true identity: Napi, a trickster demigod.",Literature
ayyoih,21211,In Groundhog Day (1993) there is a scene in a hospital where in the background you can see a young boy with a broken leg. This is later the boy that Phil (Bill Murray) saves from falling.,Movies_TV
8dmdw0,21186,"In Jurassic World (2015), moments before the T-Rex is released, a t-shirt of a T-Rex saying ""I'm back"" can be seen in the background",Fashion
dj5lk7,21174,"In ""John Wick Chapter 3"" when John assembles a custom revolver, it's an homage to a very similar scene with Tuco from ""The Good, the Bad and the Ugly"".",Literature
a246z9,21141,"In The Year Without a Santa Claus (1974), during the mayor’s song, you can see Charlie Chaplin in the crowd of Southtown, U.S.A.",Literature
9w9r2v,21035,In Avengers: Infinity War there´s s reference to Tobias Fünke from Arrested Development (A sitcom in which the Russo brothers directed some episodes).,Movies_TV
b9iadl,20952,"In The Fugitive [1993], Harrison Ford (playing the framed Dr. Kimble) was not provided a script for the interrogation scene. His answers and mounting frustration with the detectives were improvised in order to seem more genuine.",Movies_TV
6qb1e0,20945,"Inside Out. ""Kids"" movies have the best details in my opinion.",Movies_TV
a12spg,20927,"In Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015), there is a photo of Jonathan and Mavis' wedding. Mavis is a vampire, and as such does not appear on the developed photo.",Art_Event
6n2y7l,20919,"In the Lego Movie... Whenever a character had a shiny surface on them, you can see a thumbprint clearly on the surface.",Movies_TV
9eo5su,20900,One of the most famous sequences of Shining (1980) is inspired by the Swedish movie The Phantom Carriage (1921) [Video in comments],Movies_TV
7p6xw8,20838,"In Blade Runner 2049, the tablet Ryan Gosling uses early in the movie is actually a plate holder from a 1920s-era camera.",Movies_TV
8npsdv,20817,"In The Wolf of Wall Street, Jordan Belfort states that it is important to pause while pitching penny stocks to clients and make them speak first. He later uses this same tactic while attempting to bribe the FBI agents.",Politics
chhv2n,20779,"In Clerks, when Dante says “you ever notice that all the prices end in 9?” None of the prices shown end in 9",Literature
d6q9fl,20728,"In 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), HAL only takes control of the ship once Dave and Frank are both no longer on board; this is because HAL is following his programming and can only have authority once his superiors are not present",Literature
c1mznl,20722,"In Captain America: The First Avenger (2011), the bush seen in the background of Camp Lehigh is actually a bench in the park where the scene was filmed",Movies_TV
7ht6ye,20668,"When Harry's scar started hurting in the beginning of Sorcerer's Stone, Snape noticed this; and looked to the left, right at Professor Quirrel. Right after the ceremony, you see Snape confronting him.",Literature
8ffruy,20623,"In Cars, you can spot Sully and Mike in cars form!",Movies_TV
8h6yg2,20545,"In Captain America: Civil War, members of Team Captain America all experience a scenario where they refuse to physically move, mirroring Steve Rogers stance on the Sokovia Accords.",Sports
d1jy0y,20529,"“Teen wolf” 1985. When this guy is standing on the van dancing, you can clearly see the police man escorting the van for the shot.",Movies_TV
bsxgec,20510,In Spider-Man 3 (2007) you can see Sandman's teeth fly out when his head is pressed against the moving subway train,Music
981ojp,20500,The man cleaning the tables of the Leaky Cauldron performed practical effects magic to vanish this bottle. (Harry Potter -prisoner of Azkaban),Literature
9221x3,20483,Doc Brown's bandana from Back to the Future: Part III is made from his shirt from Back to the Future: Part II.,Fashion
7i6z1b,20463,This Doggy Day Care lost a dog in Juno,Pets_Animals
88mayq,20428,"Pixar's details have gotten so good. In Coco, you can see the fine hairs on Miguel's face.",SciTech
a55rva,20306,"In Age of Ultron, Hawkeye's son is wearing a onesie revealing his full name is ""Nathaniel Pietro Barton."" The middle name ""Pietro"" is in honor of Quicksilver, whose real name is Pietro Maximoff.",Celebrities
asnp2z,20281,"In Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse you can see a shot of doneld glover waking up in his spiderman pajamas ,the shot is in one of the episodes of the show community.",Movies_TV
aael8n,20219,"In The Phantom Menace, Anakin's podracer's brakes are from cheap bicycle v-brakes",SciTech
a0iacv,20087,"In Antman and the Wasp (2018) ""Matrix"" is written on the blackboard to the right of Laurence ""Morpheus"" Fishburne's head.",Literature
dol0lb,20076,"What we do in the shadows (2014), in the chips scene none of the vampires have a reflection on the table",Literature
6pb89f,20023,"After the plane is blown up in The Incredible, Helen (Elastigirl) knows the plane debris is going to fall on them due to seeing the reflection in the water.",SciTech
6mavfi,20001,"In the end credits of Airplane! they added a ""worst boy""",Other
c2hqvs,19982,"In Up (2009), before Carl finds out about the photos Ellie put in the adventure book, the colors around him appear bland and cold. They are much brighter and warmer afterwards, signifying his feelings.",Literature
a95wln,19925,"1994 the shawshank redemption. Red: ""I have no idea to this day what those two Italian ladies were singing about..."" The opera is the marriage of Figaro. About 2 people looking for freedom under other circumstances. Themes of anger, sorrow, and anxiety.",Music
9zdgw1,19851,"In ""Teen Titans Go To the Movies"" during his subtle cameo, Stan Lee poses as several Marvel characters",Movies_TV
a6p7wu,19811,"In Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 (2011) When Professor Slughorn leaves the castle to cast the defensive shield, you can see him drinking a bottle of liquid luck﻿.",Literature
a7ywnd,19797,"In Pineapple Express, when Dale and Saul are captured, you can see the suit from the opening scene indicating that they were being held captive in the same room Pvt. Miller was being observed in at the beginning of the movie.",Movies_TV
8kxpc6,19763,"In Cars (2006) the mountain range is based on Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo, Texas.",Travel_Geo
dyrvio,19743,"In Jackie Chan's Meals on Wheels, When Jackie is fighting Benny Urquidez, Benny's kick is so fast it put out all of the candles without any special effects or CGI.",Movies_TV
a6lyvj,19724,"When Yukon Cornelius buries his pick axe into the ice, removes it, and licks it in ‘Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer’ (1964), he isn’t checking for silver or gold. He was in fact searching for peppermint mines which he eventually finds.",Pets_Animals
6lic7s,19577,"In Django Unchained, a man asks Django what is his name is and how it is spelled. ""The D is silent"", the man responds ""I know"". This man is Franco Nero, the original Django from the original 1966 film.",Movies_TV
d9rg0r,19568,"In preparation for his role as Jack Crawford in Silence of the Lambs, Scott Glenn listened to the infamous Van Killers Tape the FBI uses to desensitize their agents. After a few minutes of listening, he broke down crying",Other
dduwnv,19561,"Avengers Endgame: During the opening scene with Clint’s Family, many birds can be heard in the background. When his family vanishes, the sound of the birds goes too",Pets_Animals
8k1jvx,19488,"In E. T., the extra terrestrial recognises yoda's species during the Halloween scene, meaning the films are based in the same movie universe",Art_Event
aohmx4,19473,Kingpin (1996)The fans in the back row of the Reno bowling stadium are made of cardboard.,Sports
dkfe4q,19458,In Ghostbusters (1984) in the company commercial you can see Egon look down at his mark before stepping forward to deliver his line.,Movies_TV
8gpy5w,19433,"When Chihiro forces Haku to take his medicine in his dragon form in ‘Spirited Away’ (2001), Director Hayao Miyazaki had his animators study the way a dog would resist taking its medicine and based Haku’s struggling off that.",Movies_TV
d0qlir,19402,October Sky is an anagram of Rocket Boys!,Music
cateoe,19362,"In Cars (2006), an 'Apple car' can be seen in the race at the beginning of the movie. This is a tribute to the former CEO of Pixar, Steve Jobs. The number 84 is also significant and was chosen because it was the year the first Apple computers began selling.",Movies_TV
ai9zxa,19320,Mrs. Potts makes a guest appearance in An Extremely Goofy Movie,Movies_TV
8r1c4c,19309,"In the Avengers (2012), Iron Man is sucked into the turbine rotors during repairs for the SHIELD helicarrier and his suit is damaged. Later, in Captain America: Winter Soldier (2014), SHIELD helicarriers feature new rotor-less turbines designed by Stark so that this wouldn't happen again.",Literature
aecsfb,19235,"Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban: During the boggart scene, Draco Malfoy shoves Neville Longbottom with the arm that Buckbeak injured. Clearly not as serious an injury as he made it out it to be.",Literature
dxnjha,19176,"In the movie ""Bean"", Mr. Bean's first name on his passport is ""Mr.""",Movies_TV
bjugr0,19153,"In Titanic, Rose is shocked when Jack suggests she ride a horse “like a man” ie with one leg with side, not side-saddle. At the end of the film, one of Old Rose’s photos shows her riding one leg either side.",Pets_Animals
bz6wao,19126,"In ""The Avengers"" (2012) the guy playing Galaga when Stark leaves the room is beating his own high score! (I don't know if this has been addressed yet, if so I'm sorry)",Games
8p09mw,19122,"When the Dreamworks logo appears on screen with the boy sitting in the crescent moon at the beginning of ‘How To Train Your Dragon’ (2010), a Night Fury can briefly be see flying through the night sky in the lower right of the screen.",SciTech
70i2gp,19112,"Each line spoken in the short programme skipping scene at 15:07 in Baby Driver shows lines which are later quoted by Baby throughout the movie, like this one from Monsters Inc.",Literature
a1xn08,19094,"In The Flintstones (1994), during the opening sequence, when the characters go see the drive-in movie, the “Univershell” logo shows the earth as Pangea.",SciTech
74ik9m,19073,"Predator 2(1990): In the shot of the predator's trophy collection, you can see what looks like the skull of a xenomorph from the 'Alien' franchise.",Games
7sg9rl,19055,"In How To Train Your Dragon 2 (2014) Eret, Son Of Eret claims to be the finest dragon tracker and trapper alive. At the end of the film, he becomes the master of Skullcrusher, a Rumblehorn that is classified as a tracking dragon.",Games
9nwxop,19033,Lilo & Stich after 9/11,Movies_TV
cspyhq,19003,"In WALL-E, many of the captains served for over 100 years, showing that even though Earth was nearly destroyed, life expectancy actually increased from what we know and expect in real life.",SciTech
ag2ybe,18944,"The Elvish on the menu screen for the Fellowship of the Ring reads "" eleventy-one years is far too short a time to spend amongst such excellent and admirable hobbits""",Literature
84ccsa,18933,"In Pulp Fiction (1994) every time Vincent Vega (John Travolta) goes to the bathroom, something bad happens. When he comes out he finds himself in a totally different situation than before.",Literature
dwm4ag,18880,"In Netflix's The King (2019), King Henry V wears a ring with Henry V's actual signature.",Other
dgf1br,18857,Cast Away (2000) To make himself look like an average out of shape middle aged man Tom Hanks didn't exercise and allowed himself to grow pudgy. Production was then halted for a year so he could lose fifty pounds and grow out his hair for his time spent on the deserted island.,Travel_Geo
ajdnx4,18694,In The Last Jedi (2017) the ship Finn and Rose take to Canto Bight is just the cockpit module from the Resistance transport Leia used in The Force Awakens (2015),Literature
83nlke,18681,The house in Magnificent 7 is the same house in True Grit.,Movies_TV
8eoxcs,18665,"In Avengers Age of Ultron, Heimdall greets THOR as “first son of Odin” instead of First Born.",Literature
c986mj,18633,"In Jurassic Park (1993), the animatronic t-rex was not supposed to break through the plexiglass roof of the SUV. The plexiglass actually chipped one of the t-rex's teeth.",Movies_TV
b92tgh,18486,"In The Fellowship of the Ring, in Moria, Gandalf finds a decomposed dwarf carcass clutching a journal and reads from it. The dwarf was Ori, one of the 13 who accompanied Bilbo in The Hobbit.",Literature
cwbogh,18483,"In Star Wars: Episode lll - Revenge of the Sith, General Grievous makes one big cough before communicating with Sidious to make sure he doesn’t cough in front of him.",Movies_TV
7xyz7e,18385,"In Star Wars Episode 4: A New Hope, Luke says that his father was navigator on a spice frieghter. In the Clone Wars Film, Anakin aquires the spice freighter, The Twilight.",Movies_TV
awzln5,18329,"In Thor Ragnarok, the shockwave from the punch causes the camera to shake after a delay.",SciTech
97l3m4,18325,In Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore (2010) the dogs put their cars in “Stay” gear.,Pets_Animals
8m9rrg,18308,"In Moana (2016), Tamatoa may have had help collecting all of his treasures... he has the Genie’s lamp from Aladdin.",Movies_TV
9aqwfh,18286,"In this scene from CASINO,the hitman in the hat is former mobster frank cullotta.He was lieutenant to mob boss tony spilotro,who joe pesci's character is based on.",Movies_TV
a07pzq,18273,"Good Will Hunting (1997). Robin William's painting alludes to the idea that both Robin William's character and Will are both enduring ""storms"" in their lives. After the movie's resolution, we see a similar shot of a boat and ominous figure; however, in still water this time.",Literature
7jiehv,18248,"In Empire Strikes Back, when Luke's in Cloud City, Boba Fett hears him pull his blaster out while trying to hide.",Games
bppnhc,18195,After my second time watching John Wick I noticed that it ends at the same place as it starts.,Movies_TV
da7bt8,18196,"In Jaws during Quint’s story, the USS Indianapolis was hit with torpedoes and took 12 minutes to sink. There’s a shot in the movie that shows three barrels coming towards the ship exactly like torpedoes before they disappear under the boat. Exactly 12 minutes later Quint was bit in half.",Movies_TV
96ryzv,18131,"In Casino Royale (2006), you can see Richard Branson being frisked by security at the start of the Miami airport scene.",Movies_TV
b2osly,18088,"In Into the Spider-Verse, in the scene where the Spider Gang are hiding from Miles’ roommate, Peni is the only one not holding onto the wall and is squeezed between Gwen and Miles, since she wasn’t bitten by the spider.",Literature
8et7hp,18073,"In The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug, Bilbo can understand the spiders when he wears the ring because, all spiders in middle earth come from Ungoliant, an ancient evil in the shape of a spider who allied with Saurons master.",SciTech
dnqrzu,18013,Iron Man 3 - Tony's faceplate hits him hard enough to cause a split lip when he's experimenting with his new homing suit.,Music
8is00t,17942,"In Toy Story 3 (2010) Buzz Lightyear’s batteries are exposed showing the Buy n Large brand, the same company responsible for making WALL·E.",Literature
8o2oqr,17916,"Pepper Brooks in Dodgeball may not know much, but he knows to move the mic away from his face before yelling",Movies_TV
72s6s1,17907,"In Spider-Man: Homecoming, the url of the video that Peter watches on youtube is the exact same as the url of the second Spider-man: Homecoming trailer other than""P"" being switched for ""p""",Movies_TV
99eav4,17885,"In Shark Tale, when Lenny throws up the license plate, it’s the same one that was found in the body of the first shark caught in Jaws.",Movies_TV
9dpfzi,17866,Even Spider-Man disagrees with Quill on Thor's looks (Avengers: Infinity War),Literature
cq4e3z,17842,"In Avengers: Endgame (2019) Tony Stark cracks the time travel model after seeing a picture of him and Peter Parker holding an ""inverted"" diploma.",Travel_Geo
9kt2dy,17821,"Re-watching Infinity War, and noticed just after Iron Man asks for no more pop references from Spidey, this happens...",Literature
99yulq,17824,"In Bruges features a long, unbroken tracking shot of Brendan Gleason moving around his hotel room while talking on the phone with Ralph Fiennes. The TV in his room is showing the opening scene from the Orson Welles movie Touch of Evil, famous for its long, unbroken tracking shot.",Movies_TV
9ji4t4,17812,"In Flushed Away (2006), during a scene in which Roddy & Rita are going to be frozen via liquid nitrogen a certain scruffy looking nerf herder can be seen",SciTech
6wc1ew,17780,"In ""Zootopia"", Judy's cell phone provider is PB&J, and she gets a 'MuzzleTime' call from her parents",Other
8x18fc,17714,"In The Matrix (1999), inside Morpheus' simulation of The Matrix you can see people repeated in the scene because their program can't replicate the processing power of The Matrix, wich can handle simultaniesly billions of different ""NPCs"".",Psychology
a6qm7b,17677,"While the astral form of Dr. Strange were traveling through time and space, his body turned to ashes and back twice. The scene in Dr. Strange resembles the same turning-to-ashes graphical form at the end of Infinity War.",Literature
cqodyn,17657,"In Pulp Fiction, Mr. Wolf offers Vincent & Jules a ride home. His car is a 2-seater NSX though (which Vincent had just drove) and Mr. Wolf had already stated he is taking Raquel to breakfast. Mr. Wolf had no intention of taking Jules & Vincent anywhere.",SciTech
78g471,17639,"In Reservoir Dogs, Mr Pink (played by Steve Buscemi) famously protests the culture of tipping waitresses. In Pulp Fiction, Buscemi cameos as Buddy Holly, a waiter.",Movies_TV
7pda7p,17630,"In Captain America: Civil war, only Bucky understands the PA announcement because he mentioned that all winter soldiers can speak 30 languages.",Literature
bf4sci,17622,"In Iron Man 2, Stark criticizes the design of Vanko's Arc Reacter, he says Hz are a little low and it's not very efficient. You can see that when he analyzes Vanko's reacter that the energy output is 1.81 GJ/sec whereas the reacter Tony developed in a cave with a bunch of scraps could output 5 GJ/s.",Literature
ac213s,17601,"In Coraline (2009), on the first day Coraline enters the other world there is a brief flash of lightning in the shape of the other mother's hand in it's true form. Right before, the other mother is seen tapping her hand, thus alluding to her true form and what's going to happen.",Movies_TV
6wkf4a,17598,Deadpool: Vanessa wears Wade's old jacket,Fashion
8bjbyn,17570,"In Terminator (1984), the T-800 attacks a police officer responding to the Tech Noir shootout. In Terminator 2 (1991), the same officer stumbles upon a familiar face at the Galleria.",Movies_TV
99suer,17535,"In Captain America: Civil War, Peter Parker reveals to Steve Rodgers that Stark told him to go for his legs. This is the essentially the first thing Stark does in the films climax.",Literature
6ldddy,17452,"In the after credits scene of Finding Dory, Jacques' bag is the cleanest.",Movies_TV
cjowca,17424,"In Brave (2012), the third arrow Merida shoots during the archery contest leaves a slight cut on her cheek as it goes.",Literature
9irphk,17400,"In the 2011 film ""The Adventures of Tintin"" various characters from the Tintin comics can be seen in the background as he is getting drawn.",Movies_TV
ap9toz,17384,"Despite being two of the biggest comedy stars in film, Bill Murray and Steve Martin’s only shared screen time in their careers was a 5-minute scene in “Little Shop of Horrors.”",Movies_TV
7opzpg,17391,"In The Big Lebowski all the different personalized bowling shirts Donny wears throughout the film, none of them bears his name.",Movies_TV
9lsuu2,17345,"At the beginning of Coraline when the movers start unloading the truck, there's graffiti on the side of one of the doors that says ""StopMo Rulz"". This is a nod to the animators who made the film entirely in stop motion, which was Laika Studios' first venture into the genre.",Movies_TV
aj3pkw,17292,"Geostorm (2017) does just about everything wrong (plot, character development, CGI), but it got something correct that I've never seen in another movie: the enormously thick doors on the Presidential Limo.",Movies_TV
8cpqsn,17297,LOTR Fellowship of the Ring: Many of the shots of Viggo Mortensen (Aragorn) had to be filmed on his left. As he had hit himself in the right eye with a surfboard the previous day.,Movies_TV
a50fis,17263,"In Fargo (1996) Carl, played by Steve Buscemi, says this at exactly 30 minutes left of the movie",Movies_TV
786orh,17232,"In The Godfather, cinematographer, Gordon Willis thought Vito Corleone would seem more sinister if we couldn't see his eyes while conducting Family business.",Other
dtds19,17227,"In El Camino(2019), you can see Walter White's bloody handprint on a metal tank from the filming of Breaking Bad's finale. They ended up using the same props for the movie. It actually shouldn't be on there because the timeline's conflict, but Vince Gilligan says he didn't have the heart to clean it",Movies_TV
8f7zge,17192,Sir Patrick Stewart lost weight for a role for the first time ever when he played Xavier in ‘Logan’ (2017). He’d kept a steady weight all his life up to that point and Hugh Jackman genuinely held him in all the scenes of Wolverine carrying Professor Xavier.,Movies_TV
85b7q6,17165,"In Monsters Inc., after Mike has a successful first comedy routine, he celebrates by doing the “white man’s overbite” from When Harry Met Sally",Other
dhrqna,17141,"In Toy Story 4, the Combat Carl in snow gear repeatedly gets left hanging while the other two high five. However, he does finally get his high five by Duke Caboom at the very end of the film when they both appear in place of Luxo the lamp in the Pixar logo after the credits",Weather_Time
8jq1o7,17108,"In this scene from Avatar, you can see Jake has 5 fingers while the natives have 4.",Literature
8cz7v3,17108,"The alien text that appears next to Stan Lee in Guardians of the Galaxy reads ""Excelsior!"" in the Skrull language.",Movies_TV
a68zgi,17089,In Mortal Kombat (1995) Johnny Cage is trying to track down Kitana and insists she went through the hallway despite the cobwebs hanging wall to wall suggesting that nobody has been down that hallway for years.,Games
aqoqde,17093,"In Up (2009), you can see tape and markers on Ellie’s hospital bedside table when she’s gives Carl The Adventure Book for the last time",Literature
8m1zjp,17068,In The Lego Movie (2014) during a chase scene a pig falls towards the ground and on impact turns into sausages.,Movies_TV
8jako2,17065,"In Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, the resting cat on the book cover jumps in shock from Jacob Kowalski screaming loudly from excitement.",Pets_Animals
cl0yoo,17005,"At the end of John Wick: Chapter 1, the dog he adopts was actually slated to be put down. He saved it!",Pets_Animals
a9ymi1,16999,"During the movie Flight, every time Whip hears a plane flying overhead he looks up at the sky, except at the very end of the movie when talking to his son, symbolizing that he is now free of his demons now that he is sober.",Movies_TV
cbghua,16963,Disney follows through: In Lion King Zazu exclaims that Scar “would make a very handsome throw rug”. This is later fulfilled in Disney’s Hercules movie,Movies_TV
8sp2wd,16905,"In The Bee Movie, after the bees win the court case and honey becomes a “controlled substance” the ATF becomes the ATFH (which stands for alcohol, tobacco, firearms, and honey)",Politics
ath8ti,16897,"One of the directors of Coco, Lee Unkrich, is a big fan of the The Shining inserted a few Easter eggs into the movie. Top: the axe and a “red drum” behind the axe. Bottom: the Grady twins in the middle of picture.",Movies_TV
9so7wn,16898,"During the first chase scene in Baby Driver, you can see the flash of the camera that is later used to try to find him",Literature
81wq88,16810,"In Ant-Man, Darren Cross's tie has a hexagonal pattern foreshadowing his real identity as Yellowjacket (the villain of the movie and a type of wasps which live in nests that have hexagonal cells).",Movies_TV
6s6z37,16788,"At the end of Cloverfield, the origin of the monster is revealed. An unidentified object can barely be seen falling from space while the characters record themselves on a Ferris wheel, months before the events of the movie",Art_Event
c6ttdc,16769,"In Spiderman:Into the Spiderverse(2018), the comic prices of Spiderman Noir, Peni Parker and SpiderHam are all accurate to their dimension. 10 cents in the 1930-40s for Noir, an unknown currency for Peni Parker in the future and 75 cents for SpiderHam in the 80’s.",SciTech
bwg8sl,16751,"The T-Rex in Jurassic World is the same T-Rex from Jurassic Park, and we can see this from its scars on its neck where the velociraptors attacked it in Jurassic Park",Movies_TV
8lnfql,16719,In Shrek you first see the bear family being sold along with donkey . You later see papa and son bear at the swamp crying. At Lord Farquads castle we then see mama bear.,Games
dw5jin,16715,"In Now You You See Me 2 (2016) Atlas can be seen chuckling to himself after Walter guesses the big reveal’s location, knowing he’s about to be revealed to the world for who he truly is",Literature
7leyma,16695,The helmet Gloin armors himself with before The Battle of the Five Armies is the same helmet that Gimli wears through his travels with The Fellowship.,Literature
al80sc,16690,Jimmy Buffett heroically rescues a couple Margaritas in Jurassic World,Movies_TV
dbq1ca,16592,"Despite having a strong French accent, Marion Cotillard was still cast as Lady Macbeth in Justin Kurzel’s adaptation of Macbeth (2015). Kurzel believed that incorporating her accent allowed for them to make Lady Macbeth have a sense of “otherness” and “separation” to everyone around her.",Literature
84yiec,16568,"Dana Barrett has ""Stay Puft"" brand marshmallows on her counter when Venkman first visits her apartment. (Ghostbusters - 1984)",Other
8apk7f,16553,One of the targets in Captain America Winter Soldier is Iron Man himself,Literature
7knmsd,16545,Back to The Future - The opening credits have a clock foreshadowing Doc hanging off the city clock,SciTech
cl7jhu,16513,"In ""Spider-man: Homecoming"", Peter thought Tony was going for a hug and Tony said ""We're not there yet"". In ""Endgame"" Tony catches Peter off guard with a hug.... he got there.",Literature
808zz1,16494,"In WALL-E, some of the captains of the luxury spaceship served for more than a hundred years, indicating increase in life expectancy.",Other
8agu7p,16468,"In the Fellowship of the Ring, the One Ring shrinks as Isildur holds it. The film accurately portrays the part of Isildur's scroll that Gandalf skips in the movie: ""Yet even as I write it is cooled, and it seemeth to shrink, though it loseth neither its beauty nor its shape.""",Movies_TV
93p212,16406,"(Infinity War) Right before Thanos escapes Wakanda, you can see the subtle green sparks of the Time Stone reversing his injury.",Literature
a7cb0z,16401,"In “The Muppet Christmas Carol” during the final musical scene, a store in the background is called ""Micklewhite’s”. Michael Caine was born Maurice Micklewhite.",Art_Event
7l9waq,16366,"In Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade early in the film while Henry is illustrating his grail diary he says ""Let He who illuminated this, illuminate me"". At the end of the film (decades later) when Indy asks what Henry ""found"" on the adventure he states ""Illumination"".",Movies_TV
au73te,16270,In Spider-Man (2002) when Peter Parker is eating you can see the spider bite with venom track marks down his hand.,Literature
d7534l,16179,"In Demonic (2015), a detective is investigating a house where suspicious murders have taken place. She snaps a photo of a symbol scrawled on the floor, and does a reverse image search to reveal this ""information"" about the symbol.",Literature
6rs51r,16091,"The Lion King: ""Yes, the past can hurt... But the way I see it, you can either run from it or learn from it.""",Psychology
acic2w,16086,"In Zootopia (2016), Judy's phone has the logo of a ""bitten"" carrot, mimicking Apple Inc's logo!",SciTech
8q8vps,16076,"In Jurassic Park when Lex falls through the ceiling, the stunt double accidentally looks up, so instead of filming the scene again, they superimposed Lex’s face over the stunt double.",Movies_TV
c9soev,16062,"In The Time Machine (2002) When Alexander reaches outside of the machine to catch the locket, his nails grow during the time his hand is unprotected.",Other
b59zt5,16050,"To celebrate Jim Lovell’s 91st Birthday today, here he makes the ultimate cameo as he shakes hands with his movie counterpart Tom Hanks in Apollo 13",Movies_TV
a8d7e3,16016,"Every Damien Chazelle movie ends with two characters staring at each other, not saying anything",Movies_TV
8hd5s0,16004,The license plate take out of the shark’s teeth in ‘Deep Blue Sea’ (1999) is the same one found in the tiger shark’s stomach in ‘Jaws’ (1975).,Other
bv0sf3,15976,"In District 9 (2009), the entrance to Bio-lab 01 has a sign that reads ‘Tetravaal Biosecurity’. Tetravaal would then become the robotics company featured in director Neill Blomkamp’s later movie Chappie (2015).",Movies_TV
ahl5ea,15969,The doctor sent to evaluate Bucky which Zemo murdered in Avengers Civil War was Joe Russo,SciTech
8sbyu1,15908,In Jurassic Park (1993) a subtle chain of events saves Tim's life. Explained in the comments.,Art_Event
c79s9l,15908,"In ""Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade"" (1989), after Elsa hands Donovan the false Grail, she very subtly shakes her head ""no"" toward Indy. She also turns toward him twice, an apparent editing error.",Literature
7uqyin,15860,"In The Last Jedi, Luke stills bears the blaster shot to his robotic hand he received in Return of the Jedi.",Movies_TV
6q3rh6,15827,"In the Bee Movie, all the male bees have 'buzz cut' hairstyles",Sex_Profanity
c9r3xh,15790,"In Batman V Superman (2016), Lex says ""No man in the sky intervened when I was a boy to deliver me from daddy’s fists and abominations.” Later, when Doomsday comes to life, Superman intervenes to deliver Lex from a fist of his own abomination.",Movies_TV
7fb7kh,15752,"In Speed, Howard Payne, played by Dennis Hopper, always uses the phone by holding it to his left ear with his right hand. This is very probably due to hearing loss in his right ear caused by the same accident that cost him his left thumb.",Pets_Animals
92uw1d,15670,"In The Breakfast Club (1985), the car ""the brain"" gets out of has the license plate ""EMC 2,"" while the car ""the jock"" gets out of has the license plate ""OHIOST""",SciTech
9bsbhu,15646,"In Ready Player One, the graffiti on the back door of Aech's van is an infamous illustration from a DnD module known as the Tomb of Horrors. This was the location of the Copper Key in the book, replaced by The Race in the film.",Movies_TV
be2j7g,15643,"In The Averngers Age of Ultron, Hawkeye gives his newly born son a middle name of Pietro, after Pietro Maximoff (Quicksilver) who gave his life for Clint's in the movie.",Movies_TV
cwyn4z,15603,"While a bit of a stretch, in Infinity War, Drax states he can stand still to the point of being invisible. For his role as Drax, Dave Batista had to stand 5 hours (later 3) daily, with his hands on rails so his 18 prosthetic tattoos could be applied. It took 90 mins. to remove the make-up",Other
8xy9ky,15574,"The endless greenhouses in the first scene of Blade Runner 2049 (2017) aren't CGI. The location is real: El Ejido, Spain.",Movies_TV
6z93ip,15563,"At the end of Titanic, The clock says 2:20. Titanic sank at 2:20 am",Other
b51nl8,15540,"In Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Stan Lee appears during the subway scene transition in the first act",Literature
93s2hf,15521,"In The Terminator (1984), Kyle Reese's flashback shows soldiers letting guard dogs sniff their hands to verify whether their humanity. Later, when Kyle and Sarah check into the Tiki Motel, Kyle offers his hand to the dog outside the check-in desk because, presumably, it's now a force of habit.",Pets_Animals
9ck4fw,15493,"In Star Wars, the Millenium Falcon's design was made to include several large vents along the back of the model in order to prevent the interior lights for the engine from melting the model.",SciTech
a6eoim,15480,There's a country in the shape of a car hidden in the globe on the Cars 2 poster,SciTech
bydgcm,15469,"In last year’s A Quiet Place, a family must live in silence to avoid monsters with super-sensitive hearing. In this scene, the family is getting supplies from a local market. Notice the shelves on the right are empty and on the left they’re full...of noisy potato chips in noisy bags.",Art_Event
c0d0sd,15450,In the First Star Wars movie our Immediately Recognizable Lightsaber Sound was a Mistake...While carrying a tape recorder with a Broken Mic Cable the Shielding had Come Off and the sound was Recorded as he Walked by a Television...the Sound is the Electrical Feedback from the Television's Tube.,Movies_TV
6kfyfe,15447,Sid from Toy Story is the garbage man in Toy Story 3.,Literature
9wmtjy,15356,"In Rumble in the Bronx (1995), Jackie Chan broke his foot during a stunt, so he finished the movie wearing a sock painted like a shoe over the cast.",Movies_TV
8ntu08,15309,"In Monsters Inc., many characters refer to the company as the abbreviated, ""M.I."" This is reflected in the logo as it is an M with an eye.",Movies_TV
d07aij,15271,"In the movie It (2017) Pennywise appears in mural behind the butcher shop, watching the boys as they patch up Ben.",Movies_TV
alm4us,15250,Wes Craven in Scream as a janitor dressed as Freddy Kruger,Movies_TV
bvr72m,15252,"In Captain America: Civil War (2016) prior to the Sokovia Accords, Steve has his avengers logo, but later at the airport scene you can see he removed it.",Movies_TV
7t48cn,15208,"In The Incredibles, Robert Parr reads a newspaper, revealing the film to be set in 1962.",Movies_TV
cfy6f0,15167,Mickey makes an appearance on the lefthand side of the screen in Lilo and Stitch,Movies_TV
atxsei,15168,"In Venom (2018), when Eddie sees Venom in the reflection of the car window, you can see Venom's fingers in the reflection when Eddie reaches to touch the window.",SciTech
7slzqi,15166,"In Avengers: Age of Ultron and part of Ragnarok, Thor has a strain of Loki's hair braided into his own",Literature
ccaeky,15140,In the last scene of MOANA the first flower is the TANGLED magic flower (My 8 years old daughter has find it out).,Movies_TV
8t00wc,15124,"Children of Men was released in 2006, but included The Shard in background shots of London, which wouldn't be completed until that 2012",Literature
76ejql,15125,In Monster's University above Randall's bed is an inspirational poster that he quotes in Monster's Inc.,SciTech
b2isxa,15119,In Back To The Future 1 - Newspaper Clips in Emmett Brown's house explain how he got money to create experiments for over 30 years while never working for money. He sold his large family estate.,Other
9l98eb,15069,"Only the first two Matrix movies play songs by Rage Against The Machine during the credits, because by the end of the third film humanity is no longer raging against the machines.",Movies_TV
7ja4ck,15042,"In Watchmen, during the diner scene, you can hear a background actress say ""I'm really glad I ordered the four-legged chicken!"" This is in reference to a panel from the original comic in which a waiter is carrying a four-legged chicken.",Movies_TV
cfsu6u,15031,In 'Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire' you can briefly see Dobby riding a llama living his best life now that he is free! (This is something i never noticed),Literature
dqel5k,14940,The mask used for Halloween (1978) was a William Shatner mask that was painted white,Art_Event
a8mnqm,14908,In the movie “The Polar Express” the points of the compass below the Christmas tree at the North Pole all face south.,Movies_TV
7k908z,14889,The statue of Kim Jong Il from Team America: World Police is actually a person painted to look like a statue. You can see him moving in scenes. The movie used miniature puppets.,Movies_TV
7966nk,14870,Captain America’s suit doesn’t have the “A” in CW.,Movies_TV
92yfwp,14843,"In Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Charlie's father works in a factory that makes ""Smilex"" toothpaste. This is a reference to Tim Burton's ""Batman,"" in which the Joker unleashes lethal ""Smilex"" poison upon Gotham City by hiding it within personal care items such as toothpaste.",Food_Drink
7bo10x,14841,"In Shrek 2, the Kings room is decorated with swamp like colors. His backboard on the bed resembles a frog. And has a rug with him at a lily pond. Later in the movie is revealed he once was a frog.",Movies_TV
bhuptr,14801,"In Star Wars Episodes II and III, Shmi's, Padme's and Obi-wan's last words to Anakin are all to do with love",Movies_TV
erwr9l,86864,"Today I learned that Robert Downey Jr. only got clean because his girlfriend (now wife) saw him on drugs, then gave him an ultimatum of quitting or losing her. He stopped at a Burger King on the coast and threw his drugs in the ocean. She is now known around Hollywood as ""the Miracle That Saved Robert Downey.""",Celebrities
es094k,36430,"Today I learned that Tom Kenny, the voice actor for SpongeBob, has been married to the voice actor for Plankton's computer wife Karen, Jill Talley, since 1995.",SciTech
es5vd7,22357,Today I learned that Army vet Gregory Holeman needed a ride to the hospital but didn't know if Veterans Affairs covered an ambulance not pre-authorized. He asked his sister to call a social worker but she misdialed & Jimmy John's answered; JJ delivery driver Zack Hillmer (a U.S. Navy vet) drove him to the hospital.,Politics
eryqbj,4148,"Today I learned that in 1975 a Siamese cat coauthored an influential physics paper. His owner, who was the sole author, wrote the paper using plurals such as “we” and “our”. To avoid correcting his errors, he added his cat, Chester, as a coauthor.",Pets_Animals
es5gfr,2246,Today I learned that Gone With the Wind and The Wizard of Oz original camera negatives are stored 650 feet underground in a Kansas salt mine,Movies_TV
erwne1,1714,"Today I learned that a Baader–Meinhof effect, also called Frequency illusion. It's a illusion in which the thing you've just noticed, experienced or been told about suddenly crops up everywhere.",Psychology
es2c93,1103,"Today I learned that during WW2 a dollshop owner was convicted of espionage against the US when letters she sent abroad describing various dolls were intercepted and that the ""dolls"" in question were actually code names for various US warships.",Fashion
ertxal,925,"Today I learned that of the rose of Jericho, a plant that can survive years without water and sun. It curls up into a tiny dry lump and can wait for dozens of years till water comes. Then in slowly unfolds and starts blossoming again.",SciTech
es4yi5,929,"Today I learned that the Unabomber graduated Harvard at 20, had his Ph.D in Mathematics by 25, and is still the youngest professor at Berkeley ever. He gave this all up at 27 to live in a wood cabin in the middle of no where Montana.",SciTech
erzkqn,691,"Today I learned that the cat-like civet that poops out the coffee beans used to make a special coffee, is also the animal source of the SARS virus that eventually jumped from civets to humans.",Pets_Animals
erw5jj,459,"Today I learned that Cyrus the Great's tomb (c.530BC) once read ""O man, whoever you are and wherever you come from, for I know you will come, I am Cyrus who won the Persians their empire. Do not therefore begrudge me this bit of earth that covers my bones."" You can still visit the tomb.",SciTech
es6koq,283,"Today I learned that Dr. Carlo Urbani who first identified the SARS coronavirus, is credited with triggering the rapid response that helped bring the outbreak to an end, and lost his own life to the virus just one month later.",Other
ersllq,271,"Today I learned that Don Bradman needed 4 runs in his last innings to finish his career with the unimaginable average of 100. He made 0 and finished with 99.94, still almost double anyone else.",Sports
erv13k,241,"Today I learned that when auditioning for the title character in House MD, Hugh Laurie initially thought the central character was Dr James Wilson. He assumed that House was a supporting part, due to the nature of the character, until that he received the full script of the pilot episode.",Literature
es3d88,179,"Today I learned that Ted Sorensen was a speechwriter for President John F. Kennedy. Kennedy once called him his ""intellectual blood bank"". He helped draft the inaugural address where Kennedy said, ""Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.""",Politics
es4m64,180,Today I learned that the original Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer booklet was written for the retail chain Montgomery Ward as part of their Christmas marketing campaign.,Art_Event
es31iv,167,Today I learned that a study from Trinity College found the Irish share the same Y-DNA with the Basque and Galicians of Northern Spain lending some legitimacy to the ancient Celtic myth that Ireland was populated by the sons of the Iberian king Mil.,Other
ertymb,136,"Today I learned that Seagulls stomping on the ground is called the rain dance. This mimics rain by vibration, and brings earthworms and other bugs to surface.",Entertainment
erxvvv,134,Today I learned that - a merchant ship called The Ouzel set sail from Dublin in 1695 and was declared lost for 5 years until that in 1700 the ship returned carrying the full crew and some pirate bounty (they said they were hijacked by pirates)...,Other
ervmji,126,"Today I learned that professional actor, singer, and author Christopher Lee originally auditioned for and wanted the role of Gandalf in movie adaptation of 'The Lord Of The Rings', but it was suggested that he as a better fit for the role of 'Saruman' instead.",Movies_TV
es34qy,120,"Today I learned that Insufficient amounts of sleep have been shown to have significant negative consequences on the body, which can lead directly and indirectly to conditions of hair loss and thinning hair",SciTech
es4xd5,102,Today I learned that Banana trees aren’t trees but are actually the largest herb. As well as the bananas are actually berries not fruit,Food_Drink
erzj9a,98,Today I learned that the Pringles man on their logo is named Julius Pringles.,Other
eryycc,87,"Today I learned that With 3,872 hours of bright sunshine annually, Phoenix receives the most sunshine of any major city on Earth.",SciTech
es0i8h,83,"Today I learned that China follows a single standard time despite spanning 5 time zones. That means in the summer, the sun rises at 3:30AM in Jiamusi, Heilongjiang and 7:30AM in Ngari, Tibet. Furthermore, in the westernmost province, Xinjiang, two time zones are used in parallel, Xinjiang Time and Beijing Time.",SciTech
ertwy8,76,"Today I learned that Agatha Christie started becoming tired of her long-running character, Hercule Poirot after almost 20 years and approx. 19 books, describing him as “insufferable”. She wrote another 28 Poirot mysteries after that.",Literature
es2o34,75,"Today I learned that it's common in many Scandinavian countries to leave baby's and toddlers outside to sleep during daytime, even in below freezing weather.",Weather_Time
es5547,72,"Today I learned that Alaska is always the first state in the US Census to be tallied (in January), as the thawing snow and ice can make roads impassible and thus greatly slow down the census process",Weather_Time
es714c,68,"Today I learned that earthquakes in Oklahoma are caused by wastewater produced during oil extraction being injected deep into the earth, destabilizing very old fault lines.",SciTech
erv3eg,68,"Today I learned that MLK’s “I have a dream speech” was given to an audience Detroit, well before DC.",Psychology
erw2yy,65,"Today I learned that the Goblin Shark is often referred to as a ""living fossil"". It is the only representative of the Mitsukurinidae family, a lineage of sharks dating back 125 million years.",SciTech
ersk5v,62,"Today I learned that old typewriters did not have a number 1 key by design, you were meant to use the 'l' key.",Other
es0kug,57,"Today I learned that tea did not exist in Europe until that the late 16th century. Coffee, although it came from across an ocean, predates tea consumption in Europe by over 100 years.",Other
es83b3,62,Today I learned that 83% of Millennials would be more loyal to a company that helps them contribute to social and environmental issues.,Psychology
es6238,59,"Today I learned that the woman who won the $1.5 Billion Mega Millions jackpot in October 2018 was going on a scenic drive during some down time when her drive took her past the KC Mart, where the signs showing the incredibly large jackpot caught her eye. She decided to take a chance and purchase a ticket.",Art_Event
es4vjo,59,"Today I learned that Despite Orange juice being marketed as 100% juice, with no water or sugar added, flavour packs are added provided by fragrance companies giving its distinctive processed orange taste and smell.",Food_Drink
es022b,49,Today I learned that researchers have discovered that walking through doorways causes forgetting,Psychology
ersfz4,50,"Today I learned that in the Philippines, all Filipinos who reach the age of 100 years old shall be honored with a cash gift of Php 100,000 (≈2000 USD).",Other
ervfoi,45,"Today I learned that civil ware General Ambrose Burnside was renowned for his distinctive facial hair. He sported a wraparound curtain that swooped down over his cheeks and met in a full mustache, while remaining clean-shaven everywhere else. Men today remember him by wearing Burnsides, now known as sideburns.",Other
ervor0,47,"Today I learned that A study filmed people sitting in a room. Of 153 subjects, 85 touched their nose with their hand at least once. They then recorded the nasal airflow of 33 additional subjects and found that when a hand was at the vicinity of the nose, nasal airflow more than doubled over baseline.",Psychology
ersnv7,43,Today I learned that beetle species account for 25% of all species on the planet,SciTech
ert9y7,39,"Today I learned that in a Saxonian noble family, the House of Reuß, *all* men have been named Heinrich (Henry) since the 13th century until that today. In order to prevent confusion every Heinrich gets a number.",Other
erzbwv,39,Today I learned that it was widely reported that attendees of the 47th Explorers Club Dinner dined on prehistoric Wooly Mammoth. It was later revealed to be prehistoric Giant Sloth. Recent DNA tests reveal it was most likely Sea Turtle.,Food_Drink
es698h,35,Today I learned that Nona Gaprindashvili was the first female chess Grandmaster and at the age of 77 won another World Championship in chess.,Games
erxyun,38,"Today I learned that there's a small revival effort to bring back ""Lusitanian"" culture in Portugal which includes reconstructing the Celtic language that went extinct in the 2nd century.",Other
es38ee,34,Today I learned that Coca Cola is banned in Cuba and North Korea because of Trade Regulations and started being sold again in Myanmar (Burma) after 60 years in 2012.,Politics
es0441,34,"Today I learned that The spiked pattern on dog collars originated from the Ancient Greeks, who would use spiked collars to prevent their dogs from wolf attacks.",Pets_Animals
ersp5e,36,"Today I learned that the Jamestown colony was founded with money made from holding a lottery. Harvard and Yale were also built with profits from a lottery. In these small-scale games, people could find out if they won a prize immediately after buying a ticket, similarly to scratch-and-win lotteries today.",Other
es0zty,33,"Today I learned that of Peter the wild boy, a celebrated feral child in the court of George I",Literature
es44nu,32,"Today I learned that To improve the strength of his chess machine Belle, Ken Thompson spent an hour a day for three years typing opening lines from the Encyclopedia of Chess Openings into Belle, creating a book of 300,000 moves. He later made a program to automate this which did in a few days what had took him years",Literature
erzhhy,33,Today I learned that the San Marino National Football team has won only 1 out of 164 official association football matches. The club has been playing since 1990.,Sports
es883n,30,"Today I learned that the Westin St Francis Hotel in San Francisco employs someone to wash and clean the coins that pass through the tills, and has done so since 1938.",Other
es7lrq,27,Today I learned that America has drive-thru ATMs,Other
ercjcc,62835,"Today I learned that in order to arrest two Russian hackers, the FBI created a fake startup company called Invita, and invited them to the U.S. for a “job interview”. The two men accepted and were arrested. They had hacked into the networks of at least 40 U.S. companies and then tried to extort money.",Other
ergva0,49166,"Today I learned that Wayne and Brent Gretzky hold the NHL record for most combined points by two brothers: 2,857 for Wayne and 4 for Brent.",Sports
ernohy,6313,"Today I learned that a 2017 study found that by shifting high school start times back to 8:30am would result in an $83 billion annual gain to the US economy a decade after implementation, and increase to $140B annually after 15 years",SciTech
erg8jk,4395,"Today I learned that 70,000 years ago, a Red Dwarf star passed very close (In astronomy terms) to our Solar System. So close in fact, that it passed through the Solar System's outer shell known as the Oort Cloud and nudged some Comets out of their orbits. It may've been visible to early Humans and Neanderthals.",SciTech
erb0zv,3141,"Today I learned that there was a natural nuclear reactor in present-day Gabon that produced about 100kw of energy 2 billion years ago, running for thousands of years. This is the only known example of naturally occurring nuclear fission.",SciTech
erlcpk,3069,Today I learned that The Great Pyramid was once encased in limestone and would have appeared perfectly smooth and blindingly white.,Other
erdsfo,2177,"Today I learned that to celebrate selling it's one billionth song sold, Steve Jobs personally called the Customer to inform him he'd won 20"" iMac, 10 fifth generation iPods, and a $10,000 iTunes gift card.",Music
ergtrl,1072,Today I learned that the log cabin that Abraham Lincoln was allegedly born in and has since been enshrined by the National Park Service was determined to have been built at least 39 years after Lincoln's birth.,Politics
ermp4d,1206,"Today I learned that the rabbits used on the set of ""Teletubbies"" are a special breed of rabbits called ""Flemish Giant"". This species of rabbit was used to not give away the scale of the filming site.",Pets_Animals
erjqpy,720,"Today I learned that Octopolis and Octlantis of the coast of Australia. Octopuses are usually solitary creatures, but in these places they have been observed meeting up, living together, communicating with each other, chasing unwelcome octopuses away, and even evicting each other from dens.",Psychology
erdkxm,417,"Today I learned that The distillery that Hawkeye, Trapper and later, B.J. used on the tv show M*A*S*H* was on display at the Smithsonian after the show ended.",Movies_TV
eror4s,391,"Today I learned that in the 1870s, the city of Liège, Belgium hired 37 cats to deliver mail. It was unsuccessful.",Pets_Animals
eroc4i,295,"Today I learned that Leonardo da Vinci was famous in his lifetime, but not as an artist or scientist (he never completed a commissioned art work in his life and never published his research). He was celebrated as the producer of lavish theatrical pageants with elaborate costumes and innovative mechanical props.",SciTech
erny10,206,Today I learned that Kate Bush pioneered the use of a wireless headset microphone in concerts enabling her to perform rehearsed choreography of expressionist dance and sing at the same time.,Entertainment
erlbn9,165,Today I learned that Alabama and Mississippi celebrate Robert E. Lee’s birthday on the third Monday of January instead of MLK Jr. day.,SciTech
erbm88,144,"Today I learned that Top Gear/Grand Tour Presenter Jeremy Clarkson printed his bank details in a newspaper column to prove the loss of personal information was a ""storm in a teacup"". Instead, his details were used to set up a £500 charity donation.",Art_Event
ere780,138,"Today I learned that In 1992, the Hoover company offered free international flights with any £100 purchase. However, the offer cost the company almost £50 000 000, after a huge response from customers who were more interested in availing themselves of free flights, than Hoover products.",Other
ercy3y,137,"Today I learned that The movement of plants from water to land was made possible when genes from soil bacteria were transferred to algae through a process called horizontal gene transfer (HGT). Unlike vertical gene transfer, such as the transfer of DNA from parent to child, HGT occurs between different species.",SciTech
erg5xt,120,"Today I learned that Mercaptan is such a smelly chemical that when the gas leaked from a factory in France, even people in Great Britain could still smell it.",Other
erjy7a,116,Today I learned that ‘Bad Boys’ was originally supposed to star Jon Lovitz and Dana Carvey,Celebrities
erlwes,110,"Today I learned that culture-bound syndromes, psychosomatic conditions that occur only in people who live in certain cultures",Psychology
erhd7o,112,"Today I learned that Japan has officially regulated snowball fights called ""Yukigassen"" which dictates size of snowballs and number used per match",Other
ermuiq,103,"Today I learned that Microsoft attempted to include a piece of code in Windows 3.1 that would give an error message if the computer ran DR-DOS, a competing system to MS-DOS. Microsoft settled an antitrust lawsuit about this code, paying 280 million.",SciTech
erms2j,99,"Today I learned that several countries that have voted to eliminate international moratoriums on whaling receive aid from Japan, who claims a cultural tradition to hunt whales, sparking accusations of bribery.",Other
erlsy3,93,Today I learned that oxygen on the International Space Station is made through breaking down water molecules through water electrolysis,SciTech
erdmy8,94,"Today I learned that many survivalists, who focus their lives on preparing for a sudden breakdown of society, found such an inspiration in the Robert A. Heinlein novel ""Farnham's Freehold"" that they would demand to be called Freeholders.",Literature
erkuls,88,"Today I learned that Hamburg has the most bridges of all cities in Europe. More than Venice, Amsterdam or Saint Petersburg. In fact it has more than Venice (400 Bridges) and Amsterdam (1200+) and Saint Petersburg (342) combined. In total there are 2496 bridges in the Hamburg.",Travel_Geo
erh3p6,80,Today I learned that Susan Travers. She was an ambulance driver in WWII and later in the French Foreign Legion in Libya and Viet Nam. She is the only woman ever to be allowed in the French Foreign Legion.,Politics
ermlm1,83,Today I learned that Martin Luther King Jr's Mother Alberta King Was Also Assassinated.,Politics
erc5d5,79,"Today I learned that an island in Japan that was left deserted after the coal resources were mined until that they ran out. Creepy and incredible to see. At one point it housed more than 5,200 people in about 0.063 KM2 - Now they want to try to preserve it.",Travel_Geo
erj7nd,83,"Today I learned that cilantro and coriander come from the same plant, coriandum sativum . The leaves are Cilantro, the seeds are Coriander.",Food_Drink
eri2co,79,"Today I learned that In one of the last reported instances of a wife sale in England, a woman giving evidence in a Leeds police court in 1913 claimed that she had been sold to one of her husband's workmates for £1.",Politics
erkcm5,78,Today I learned that Mussolini tried to outlaw Pasta,Other
erh4co,75,Today I learned that Ally Bank is just a rebranded General Motors (GM) financial company,Other
erifb7,66,"Today I learned that dried Dates are still called Dates when they are fresh. This is unlike plums or grapes which have designated names for their dried counterpart (Plums to prunes, grapes to raisins).",Food_Drink
erfnj0,61,"Today I learned that before being a comedian, Ricky Gervais was the lead singer of a 1980s New Wave band, whose single ""More to Lose"" became a massive hit in the Philippines",Music
erh2j9,62,"Today I learned that the French reparations of war for the 1871 war against Germany (Prussia) amounted to 23% of France's GDP and the sum was paid back in full by 1873, 2 years ahead of schedule. By contrast, Germany only ended up paying the equivalent of 2.5% of its GDP for the much criticised WW1 war reparations.",Politics
erc7aa,60,"Today I learned that Alan Eustace who holds the record of the highest jump at 135,908 feet (41.425 km) was not widely known as a daredevil prior to his jump. He was a 57-year-old Senior Vice President of Engineering at a tech company when he made the jump.",Politics
erhm05,60,Today I learned that late in both WWI and WWII steel shortages forced the US Military to build ships made of concrete.,Other
ere7i3,57,Today I learned that of 20th Century Fox World. A movie inspired theme park that Fox planned to open in 2020 in Malaysia with a second park planned for Dubai.,Movies_TV
ernqxj,56,"Today I learned that Butanone, an industrial solvent, is also used as model cement for plastic models. However, instead of ""gluing"" the pieces together, it welds them together by melting the plastic.",SciTech
erl48r,57,"Today I learned that the Egyptian Theatre in Coos Bay, Oregon, built in 1925, is one of only two surviving Egyptian style theaters left on the entire U.S. West Coast, the other being Grauman's Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood",Fashion
erkcaa,54,Today I learned that static stretching as part of a warm-up immediately prior to exercise has been shown detrimental to muscle strength and performance in running and jumping,Other
erhn58,51,"Today I learned that the FBI also has a ""Cyber's most wanted list"".",Politics
erfdyf,50,"Today I learned that of Spencer Perceval, the only British Prime Minister to be assassinated (1812).",Other
ernduq,44,"Today I learned that in Fleetwood Mac's Never Going Back Again, to capture the optimal sound, producer Ken Caillat had Buckingham's acoustic guitar restrung every 20 minutes",Music
ernopb,40,Today I learned that potatoes contain one of the highest percentages of pesticides.,Food_Drink
eri7vd,44,"Today I learned that the quote ""Insanity is doing the same thing over again..."" is highly credited to Einstein, but he actually never said it.",Literature
erjz96,48,Today I learned that there's a Subterranean Theme Park in Romania,Travel_Geo
erk27x,46,"Today I learned that of Ornamental Hermits, people paid to be living decorations on the estates of wealthy land-owners in 18th century Britain",Other
ere22u,44,"Today I learned that the longest titled song to ever chart in Billboard is ""Medley: Intro 'Venus' / Sugar Sugar / No Reply / I'll Be Back / Drive My Car / Do You Want to Know a Secret / We Can Work It Out / I Should Have Known Better / Nowhere Man / You're Going to Lose That Girl / Stars on 45"".",SciTech
erkw53,44,"Today I learned that Even though the word henge is a backformation from Stonehenge, Stonehenge is not a true henge as its ditch runs outside its bank",Other
ernxvq,43,Today I learned that J was not universally considered a distinct letter in English until that the 19th century.,Other
erhybc,39,Today I learned that sea spiders breath through their legs,Psychology
erndxi,37,"Today I learned that The first electric guitar was mass produced by Rickenbacker Electro Guitars and was created by artist George Beauchamp in 1931. It was nicknamed “The Frying Pan” due to its elongated neck (the handle) and circular, flat shaped body.",Music
erktod,36,"Today I learned that House M.D. episodes are given a ""Zebra-Factor"", rating the likelihood of a similar medical case happening in real-life. 1 is a common condition, whereas 10 is so rare only a few doctors will witness it in their lifetimes.",Psychology
ero9a8,28,Today I learned that in some rare cases laser hair removal can instead stimulate hair growth,Other
eragrr,29,"Today I learned that the next king of Swaziland is determined by first deciding which of the king's wives will be the ""Great Wife"". She must be of good character and not a ritual wife. Her character affects her child's chances of ascending to the status of king. Her son will automatically become the next king.",Literature
erm6b6,31,"Today I learned that the nickname 'The lucky country' for Australia came from a book of the same name and was originally a negative remark. The phrase occurs towards the last chapter: ""Australia is a lucky country run mainly by second rate people who share its luck.""",Literature
ergy6a,31,Today I learned that the targeted individual community. A group of people who believe they are being targeted by different organisations for different reasons.,Politics
erbg7m,27,"Today I learned that back in 2016, The deserts of Saudi Arabia were covered in snow, first time in 85 years, but weather soon turned very serious, and deadly flood.",Weather_Time
erlegi,26,"Today I learned that since 2016 Car ""Boots"" have been slowly been phased out in place of the window ""Car Barnacle""",SciTech
erlo8a,27,"Today I learned that Trevor Berbick, the WBC heavyweight champion of the World, who beat Muhammed Ali in '81 and lost to Mike Tyson in '86, was murdered by his own Nephew.",Sports
eri0m9,24,"Today I learned that After the Supremes song ""Nothing But Heartaches"" didn't make the top ten after a string of number-one hits, Motown chief Berry Gordy circulated a memo stating they they would release nothing less than top ten songs for any artist, and for the Supremes, they would only release number-one records.",Music
eqyy93,34051,"Today I learned that 19-yr-old Eric Simons squatted at AOL HQ to work on his startup. When a mentorship ended, his badge still gave access; for 2 months he got basic free food from the lounge, used the showers, locker, & gym, did wash at AOL's free laundromat, & rotated sleep on 3 couches to evade night security.",Food_Drink
eqv7qw,22336,Today I learned that a prop in the movie 'Stuart Little' turned out to be a long-lost masterpiece worth nearly $300k after it was spotted in the background by an art expert watching the film.,Art_Event
eqvfsw,17252,"Today I learned that an ""okta"" is a unit equal to 1/8 of the sky. Cloud conditions are measured in oktas, so the scientific difference between ""partly sunny"" and ""mostly cloudy"" is 1 okta.",Weather_Time
eqw0cz,13742,"Today I learned that the last words of Marie Antoinette were ""Pardon me, sir, I did not do it on purpose""- she had accidentally stepped on her executioners’ shoe.",Other
er40qa,5120,"Today I learned that As a teenager Neil Degrasse Tyson walked people’s dogs and earned 50 cents per dog, per walk, two or three times a day. He saved up $200 and bought his first serious telescope at age 14",Pets_Animals
eqwdda,4647,Today I learned that Millennials are saving more than Gen X or Boomers at the same age,Other
er474r,2996,Today I learned that 'The Blues Brothers'(1980) set a record for Most Cars Destroyed in a movie production at 103 cars. This record was held for 18 years until that the sequel 'The Blues Brothers 2000' wrecked 104 cars.,Movies_TV
er5zmm,1073,"Today I learned that the Wilhelm Scream, a sound clip from a 1950s movie, has been used in at least 433 movies since then including ""Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood,"" all of the Indiana Jones movies, and ""Toy Story.""",Literature
er09on,556,"Today I learned that we have actually no idea what the giant shark ""Megalodon"" looked like. The image of an over sized great white (which it's only distantly related to) is mainly just done for convenience.",Other
eqyngq,394,"Today I learned that Cryptomnesia. A phenomenon that occurs when a forgotten memory returns without its being recognized as such by the person, who believes it to be a completely new and original thought.",Psychology
eqzw2b,306,"Today I learned that during WWII, the USSR gifted a visiting Royal Navy submarine with a reindeer. Lacking any other form of transit, the reindeer (named Pollyanna) joined the crew for a six week return voyage. During her tour, Pollyanna slept under the captain's bunk.",Literature
er1tk4,288,"Today I learned that the movie Starships Troopers was originally called Bug Hunt at Outpost Nine, and had no link to Robert Heinlein's novel. When the director subsequently bought the book rights he only read 2 chapters, finding it boring.",Literature
eqw00d,203,Today I learned that the Dutch East India Company put much of Australia’s coastline on the world map by the year 1644 – more than 125 years before the arrival of Lieutenant James Cook.,Other
er9ho0,213,"Today I learned that a lawyer used his will for practical jokes. He gave a house to 3 men who hated each other, stocks in a brewery to preachers, shares of a racetrack to each ministers ""except Spracklin, who shot a hotelkeeper"", and gave the rest to whoever had the most kids in 10 years.",Other
eqy9yg,191,Today I learned that if dolphins drink fresh water they stop eating. Since they get fluids from their food they cant tell the difference between hunger and thirst.,Food_Drink
eqz70y,192,"Today I learned that of Patrick, a young silverback who's especially attached to humans but unable to socialize with other Gorillas. He was forced out of Dallas zoo after failing to mate with the females and moved to S.C where he lives alone in a special enclosure",Pets_Animals
er70u2,188,"Today I learned that New Zealand is the highest point of a submerged 8th continent, Zealandia.",Politics
er6l08,176,"Today I learned that on every year, on Edgar Allan Poe's birthday, a masked man would leave three red roses and a bottle of cognac on his grave.",Literature
er76o1,139,Today I learned that The Andromeda Galaxy is approaching the Milky Way at about 110 kilometres per second (68 miles per second) and the Andromeda galaxy will collide with the Milky Way about 4 billion years from now.,SciTech
eqxejg,132,"Today I learned that of Kʼinich Janaabʼ Pakal or ""Pacal the Great"", a Mayan king whose reign lasted 68 years, the longest in world history for more than a millennium and the fourth-longest verifiable reign of a sovereign monarch in history.",Other
er5p6q,128,"Today I learned that wi-fi as we know it was created and first released for consumers in 1997 when a committee called 802.11 was created. This lead to the creation of IEEE802.11, which refers to a set of standards that define communication for wireless local area networks.",Other
eqvjfi,119,"Today I learned that Tod Browning, director of the 1931 film ""Dracula"" had nightmares and difficulty sleeping during the filming of his next project, the 1932 cult film, ""Freaks"" due to the vaudville performers despite his own previous sideshow and vaudeville performances.",Movies_TV
eqwbzo,115,"Today I learned that the phenomenon called ""pseudoneglect"" - the tendency to skew visual processing to the left. When asked to find the middle of a line, people will almost always choose a spot just left of center, regardless if they are right-handed or left-handed.",Psychology
eqz0wj,108,Today I learned that a popular sport in Mongolia and Pakistan is yak polo; yaks are used instead of horses. It originally started as a tourist attraction but ended up becoming popular with the locals.,Pets_Animals
er0sqm,95,Today I learned that Lava Lamps were invented by an accountant whose hobby was making underwater nudist films,Other
er9ky5,93,"Today I learned that singer of New Wave band Q Lazarus had a hit with ""Goodbye Horses"" before disappearing completely. Despite the song being featured prominently in Silence of the Lambs, the mystery endured, with many assuming the worst. In 2018, she emerged briefly to say she was happy and a bus driver in NY.",Pets_Animals
equjn9,89,Today I learned that a study found that participants who wrote gratitude letters while in therapy expressed significantly better mental health than those who didn't.,Other
er2qzh,85,"Today I learned that in 1992 Archie Karas drove to Las Vegas with only $50 to his name, borrowed $10,000 from a friend, and went on an unprecedented 2.5 year gambling hot streak — winning over $40 million net. He proceeded to lose it all in less than a month.",Other
er5sff,82,"Today I learned that Jeanne de Clisson, was a Breton former noblewoman who became a pirate known as The Lioness of Brittany to avenge her husband after he was beheaded for treason by the French king. She plied the English Channel and targeted French ships, often slaughtering the crew, leaving few alive.",Other
er511s,75,"Today I learned that When Ancient Greece repeatedly defeated the Persian Empire, it was a population of around 500,000 vs 50 million.",Other
er0flv,77,Today I learned that the Florida Sunshine Act contributed to the Florida Man memes we all know today. The act makes it possible for all arrest reports to be made readily available to the media and published for the world to see.,Politics
er39vb,71,"Today I learned that Denis Papin invented the steam digester - known today as the household pressure cooker - in 1679, complete with a functioning safety pressure release valve.",SciTech
er1hlb,59,"Today I learned that there is a town in Spain that is It is noted for its left-leaning principles based on a leftist ideology. Local workers and peasants, organised in a common struggle, have achieved high rate of development and practically full employment for all its people.",Politics
er0cvw,61,Today I learned that The green code in The Matrix was actually created from symbols in the code designer’s wife’s sushi cookbook.,Literature
er1ans,48,"Today I learned that Juneau, Alaska has warmer winters than Chicago",Weather_Time
eqzpte,49,Today I learned that Abraham Lincoln's Father Would Rent Him Out And Keep His Wages until that He Was 21,Politics
er000d,42,Today I learned that the Belgian engineer responsible for the Orient Express won a gold medal in mail coach at the 1900 Olympics. And that there was an event called 'mail coach'.,Art_Event
eqxv3e,43,"Today I learned that 'In Old Arizona' the first full-length talking picture filmed outdoors was released 91 years ago. Raoul Walsh was originally set to direct and star in it, but had to pull out after losing an eye from a jackrabbit jumping through his windscreen.",Movies_TV
equ86f,41,"Today I learned that :Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a condition in which a change from lying to standing causes an abnormally large increase in heart rate.[1] This occurs with symptoms that may include lightheadedness, trouble thinking, blurred vision or weakness.",Psychology
er442g,35,"Today I learned that in 2010, a man successfully robbed a Long Island bank wearing a cape and a Darth Vader mask.",Travel_Geo
eqzocx,35,"Today I learned that the last Kenny Rogers Roasters operating in North America closed on December 31, 2011, but it continues to flourish in Asia, with locations in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, China, Cambodia, Bangladesh and the Philippines.",Other
er0u8z,34,"Today I learned that The first Beatles album Please Please Me was recorded in one day in just 13 hours and cost £400 (£8,200 in 2018) for the whole day's session.",Music
er6a3l,31,"Today I learned that It was not Pheidippides running 40km from Marathon to Athens to announce victory, but the whole army to save the city from the Persian fleet - in heavy armour, after battle. Pheidippides ran 240km to Sparta and back.",Politics
er3qx6,32,"Today I learned that the foot powder brand Pulvapies ran an ad during a 1967 Ecuadoran Mayoral election saying ""Vote for any candidate, but if you want well being and hygiene, vote for Pulvapues."" and they ended up winning the popular vote.",Other
er2zy9,30,"Today I learned that ""A Suitable Boy"" by Vikram Seth is one of the longest novels ever published in a single volume in the English language, with 1,349 pages and 591,552 words. Reviewers frequently compared it to Tolstoy's War and Peace, as well as to fictions by classic British novelists",Literature
er2tyg,29,"Today I learned that Russian politician Viktor Pepelyayev delivered a controversial address in 1914, urging to provide education for the indigenous peoples of Siberia in their native languages, rather than in Russian. He was accused of Siberian separatism and had several clashes with the Russian nationalists",SciTech
eqwku5,29,Today I learned that the week actually starts on Sunday in America,Weather_Time
er2f96,25,Today I learned that male duck-billed platypus are venomous and have poison delivering spurs on their hind legs.,Pets_Animals
er3v6b,27,"Today I learned that Several States Have ""Official State Dogs"". Georgia's is the ""Adoptable Dog"".",Pets_Animals
eqw0hl,29,"Today I learned that the steepest incline of any standard gage, line-haul railroad track in North America is in Madison, Indiana.",Other
er39jb,25,"Today I learned that when Zachary Tayler was supposed to take the oath of office, he didn’t until that the next day, as it was sabbath. So between Noon on March 4th and Noon March 5th, the president pro tempore, David Rice Atchison, was technically president for one day.",Politics
er2dji,22,Today I learned that the Andy Griffith theme song has lyrics.,Music
er2u07,24,"Today I learned that Papua New Guinea is home to the world’s only poisonous bird, the Hooded Pitohuionly.",Pets_Animals
er764z,22,"Today I learned that Russia's life expectancy is 4-6 years lower than in Iraq, Guatemala & Venezuela",Politics
er4biz,21,"Today I learned that Women cry at work more than men do: 41 percent of women admit to crying at work, but only 9 percent of men do the same",Psychology
eqy6om,22,Today I learned that a guy ate nothing but McDonald's for a month and got his best marathon time,Food_Drink
eqhh2a,1890,Today I learned that the reason glasses are so expensive is because most major brands and retailers are owned by the same company.,Fashion
eqpx43,1948,"Today I learned that David Letterman created a scholarship for the ""academically average"", like himself. In order to be considered, students must submit a creative project, such as writing, research or interactive media.",SciTech
eqivtb,735,"Today I learned that Largely unknown to the outside world, the lake-filled Pingualuit crater had long been known to local Inuit who knew it as the ""Crystal Eye of Nunavik"" for its clear water. WWII pilots often used the almost perfectly circular landmark as a navigational tool",Other
eqlmc7,704,"Today I learned that people from Western, educated, industrialized, rich and democratic (WEIRD) societies represent as much as 80 percent of psychological study participants, but only 12 percent of the world’s population",Psychology
eqmjkx,674,"Today I learned that Vesta Stoudt, who had the idea for duct tape, couldnt get her bosses at a military ordnance plant to take her seriously. So she sent a letter to FDR who recommended it to the War Production Board where it was approved for use on ammo boxes.",Politics
eqh0nf,578,"Today I learned that in 1793, 12 years before the much more famous Lewis & Clark Expedition, a Scottish explorer named Sir Alexander Mackenzie made the first successful east to west trek across North America",Other
eqi1u7,580,"Today I learned that only four people have been at the bottom of the Mariana Trench, called the Challenger Deep (about 11000 meters or 36000ft down). For reference, 12 people have walked on the Moon.",SciTech
eqlf0r,586,Today I learned that the sheer speed of Concorde can be demonstrated by flight BA3. The flight would leave Heathrow at 7pm in darkness. Everyone onboard could witness a “sunrise” before landing at JFK at 5pm. Two sunsets and a sunrise in the space of around 5 hours.,SciTech
eqf4g8,359,"Today I learned that in 1958, a female rhino received 100,000 votes in the São Paulo city council elections, as a form of protest vote. Officials did not accept her candidacy. ""Voto Cacareco"" (Cacareco being the rhino’s name) is commonly used to describe protest votes in Brazil.",Politics
eqlnu8,357,"Today I learned that Westerns were once so popular, that by 1959 there were 30 Western TV shows airing on US television, even though there were only 3 real channels.",Movies_TV
eqky32,197,Today I learned that the same newspaper prop has been used in different movies and tv shows for over 50 years.,Movies_TV
eqi4s9,171,"Today I learned that despite being the largest country in the world at the time, British Empire had only around 240,000 active soldiers at the start of the World War I, compared to France's 1,2 million or Germany's 1,9 million.",Other
eqosqp,166,"Today I learned that the state of West Virginia was the only state to be formed as a break away state, by separating from a Confederate state (Virginia) and was admitted into the union in 1863.",Other
eqmaqj,132,"Today I learned that the “gum base” listed as an ingredient in most chewing gum is a mixture of synthetic rubbers and plastics. Depending on the type, this makes up between 15% and 30% of the gum.",Food_Drink
eqqzud,145,"Today I learned that during WW2 the US fielded a unique 'Ghost Army' in order to deceive the Third Reich into over estimating the strength of the Allied forces. The Ghost Army consisted of 1,100 handpicked men and a number of phony inflatable tanks and weapons.",Politics
eqif5m,125,"Today I learned that while Hungary limited its citizens freedom to enter and leave the country under the Warsaw Pact, it made an exception for mathematician Paul Erdös, who lived an itinerant life to collaborate with other mathematicians.",Other
eql4mi,120,"Today I learned that of the S21 security prison and interrogation centre in Phnom Penh. Between 1975 and 1979 it held at least 20000 (political) prisoners, of whom 12 survived",Politics
eqmx87,117,"Today I learned that In 2011, The Late Show with David Letterman had a Drum Solo Week. The final drummer that week was Neil Peart.",Movies_TV
eqjlcy,95,Today I learned that in 2014 hundreds of southern Sudanese soldiers deserted their units and walked more than 400 km for three months in the wilderness to reach Sudan,Other
eqdxl0,99,Today I learned that Bhutan and Suriname is the only carbon negative countries in the world.,Politics
eqja1v,92,"Today I learned that The RMS Carpathia, famed for it’s rescue of Titanic survivors, was used as a troop transport during World War One. In 1918 it was torpedoed by a U-boat southwest of Ireland and sunk. In 2000 bestselling author Clive Cussler led a team which discovered the wreck.",Sports
eqhgoz,88,Today I learned that alcohol is prescribed to alcoholics when admitted to hospital to avoid withdrawal symptoms.,Other
eqqp3b,95,"Today I learned that Napoleon was of average or slightly above average height for a man of his era at 5'7"", and was called the ""little General"" in comparison to other General officers of the age. As height was considered an essential quality of leadership a taller man was more likely to advance to the rank.",Other
eqnef8,82,"Today I learned that according to a 2015 study published in the journal Nature,humans have cleared nearly half of the world's estimated 5.8 trillion trees ever since we started practicing agriculture 12 thousand years ago.",SciTech
eqhemh,79,"Today I learned that Captain James Cook created the first proper map of Newfoundland. In the process Cook renamed sites like Belleoram from Bande l'Arier and Bonne Bay from Baya Ederra. Named three sites after himself Cooks Cove, Cooks Brook, and Cooks Harbour. Finally at Unfortunate Cove he injured his hand.",Other
eqfj7r,80,"Today I learned that the Spider-Tailed Horned Viper, a venomous snake native to Western Iran that has a bulb-like structure on its tail, surrounded by long, dropping scales, that looks exactly like a spider. The viper uses this unique tail to lure in insect-eating birds.",Pets_Animals
eqed55,81,Today I learned that Periander (7th c. BC) made plans for a canal through the Isthmus of Corinth. The project was completed 2500 years later.,Other
eqorur,76,Today I learned that you actually can get Leprosy from an armadillo but 95% of the population is immune to it so catching Leprosy is actually quite hard,Psychology
eqrun9,80,"Today I learned that according to a new 3D model of the Milky Way, our galaxy is warped and shaped like the popular brand of potato chip. “I’d say that it is shaped like a Pringle” said Radek Poleski, an astronomer at Ohio State University who helped to create the new map.",SciTech
eqph2x,72,Today I learned that shouting for a performer to play the Lynyrd Skynyrd tune FREEBIRD was originally a radio stunt to troll Florence Henderson (Mrs. Brady) when she used to give solo concerts.,Music
eqo3we,67,"Today I learned that while Mother's Day has the highest number of phone calls, the most collect calls are made on Father's Day.",Other
eqnms9,65,Today I learned that bees have 2 stomachs — one for the food they eat and another to store the honey until that they get back to their hive.,Food_Drink
eqi0r4,58,"Today I learned that on May 17, 1947 a seagull flew over Fenway Park and dropped a three-pound smelt on St. Louis Browns pitcher Ellis Kinder",Sports
eqt1g7,104,Today I learned that of Hollywood sound man Greg P Russell who holds the record for most Academy Award nominations with no wins. He's been nominated 17 times for 17 different films.,Art_Event
eqfhoe,48,"Today I learned that at Baseball games in Japan it's only women that server beer, not men. The young women (who are between the ages of 16 to 24) wear special backpacks that contain a miniature keg of beer.",Games
eqrp24,46,"Today I learned that geologists use the term ""Leaverite"" for rock specimens that look valuable but are not",SciTech
eqk9zx,42,"Today I learned that While Adam Smith is credited creator of the idea of the socioeconomic invisible hand, he only used the phrase 3 times in all his writings.",Literature
eqs1jc,43,Today I learned that the CIA releases a peer-reviewed academic journal entitled “Studies in Intelligence” with classified and unclassified articles about the history and methodology of intelligence gathering,SciTech
eqsbxk,44,Today I learned that 'The Wiggles' started off as a heavy metal band called 'The Cockroaches',Music
eqnvfu,40,"Today I learned that the original PlayStation was region locked, meaning a PS1 could only play games from the region it was designed in. The way this was done was by purposefully making imperfections in the disc grooves, which the console could interpret as data for the region which the disc was locked to.",Games
eqex0s,34,Today I learned that the real-life son of Star Trek's chief engineer Scotty has a credited cameo in the transporter room in Star Trek Into Darkness.,SciTech
eqmg3w,33,Today I learned that The Official Bird of Madison Wisconsin is the Pink Plastic Flamingo.,Pets_Animals
eqs702,31,"Today I learned that While RJ Reynolds denied Joe Camel was aimed at children, it was estimated that 32.8% of all cigarettes sold illegally to underage buyers were Camels, up from less than one percent prior to the marketing campaign.",Politics
eqj9c0,28,"Today I learned that Canada's Royal Bank has a student program that is similar to a real-life version of ""The Internship"" starring Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson. Teams were given the challenge of offering life insurance to millennials and had 16 weeks to research, ideate, prototype and fully build their solution",SciTech
eqoy5s,26,Today I learned that the Ritz-Carlton has a motto and it is “We are Ladies and Gentlemen serving Ladies and Gentlemen”,Music
eqlk2c,22,"Today I learned that Dee Dee Ramone, of The Ramones, released a rap album under the name Dee Dee King.",Music
eqtcee,48,"Today I learned that albatrosses can fly 16,000 km (10,000 mi) without landing",Other
eqs7dk,23,"Today I learned that the Hindus of the Kashmir Valley, India were forced to flee the Kashmir valley as a result of being targeted by JKLF and Islamist jihadists during late 1989 and early 1990",Other
eqrw8n,20,"Today I learned that there were auto races where race cars were towing full size boats and trailers in El Cajon, CA.",SciTech
eqqoy0,15,"Today I learned that when Lorde saw a photo of George Brett in a 1976 issue of National Geographic it was the inspiration for her hit song ""Royals.""",Literature
eqsy5x,16,Today I learned that the head coach of the New Orleans Saints let a 15 year old Payton Manning come to practice and take snaps at quarterback with the first team offense. Years later that same coach would draft him with the first overall pick in the NFL draft.,Sports
eqpltv,15,"Today I learned that the person who introduced Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the afternoon of the ""I Have a Dream"" speech, gave his suffix not as ""junior"" but as the letters ""J, R""",Politics
eqsgvd,16,"Today I learned that the word ""salary"" comes from the word salt.",Other
eqpkba,14,"Today I learned about a condition called hospital delirium, where patients (usually older) can experience confusion and altered consciousness from a variety of hospital-related causes",Psychology
eqf3e1,12,"Today I learned that France's longest-serving inmate, Tommy Recco, is in prison since 40 years, today.",Politics
eqb4l7,32559,"Today I learned that James Doohan (i.e. Scotty in the Original Star Trek) helped a suicidal fan by personally requesting her attendance to a convention, after 8 years of silence he received a letter from her thanking him for what he did, and stating she had earned her Masters degree in Electronic Engineering.",Celebrities
eq46dy,4874,"Today I learned that Warner Bros cancelled Home Alone because they didn't want to spend $14,7 million on it. 21st Century Fox continued the production and the film grossed $476 millions worldwide.",Movies_TV
eq1wyq,4627,"Today I learned that Ryan North (Marvel writer) once got stuck in a skate pit with only ""his dog Noam Chompsky, an umbrella, a leash, a t-shirt, and a pocket computer"" after the rain had made the pit slippery. When he asked Twitter users for help, they found a way for him to combine those items that let him escape.",SciTech
epzlge,3242,Today I learned that in Finland people use the internet on their mobile phones ten times more than the OECD average because of the unlimited network access,SciTech
eq3nep,2553,Today I learned that Cannonball Run's director Hal Needham's tradition of showing bloopers during the closing credits of his films inspired Jackie Chan to do the same at the end of most of his films too.,Movies_TV
epyoh8,1247,Today I learned that there is at least 50 nukes lost in the world since the end of the cold war,Politics
eq13ig,1210,"Today I learned that J.P. Morgan was sensitive about his nose- it was inflamed and purple due to rhinophyma. He hated being photographed and always made sure photographers touched up his nose. He lashed out at anyone who tried to photograph him in public, and would hit them with his cane.",Celebrities
eq3x3y,982,"Today I learned that there is giant, hot pink slug. It is only found in a single, isolated forest on an extinct volcano in Australia.",SciTech
eq3xrj,697,"Today I learned that Gandhi had an arranged marriage when he was still prepubescent, at age 13. His wife was 14. “We didn’t know much about marriage,” he said later. “For is it meant only wearing new clothes and eating sweets.” He had his first son at 16.",Other
eq0gj0,334,"Today I learned that the Swedish city Kiruna is being slowly moved 3.2 kilometers to the east, because there are mining tunnels under the city that threaten the city",Travel_Geo
eq46qy,273,Today I learned that cats make infant-like crying sounds at night to attract human attention,Pets_Animals
eqb2nz,247,"Today I learned that in 1975 Susan Ford, the daughter of then US president Gerald R. Ford, held her high school's senior prom at the White House. It was the only senior prom held at the white house, and nearly had The Beach Boys booked to play there.",Other
eqb4uw,247,"Today I learned that Cher's ""Believe"" was the first commercial recording to feature Auto-Tune as a deliberate, creative effect and has since often been referred to as the ""Cher effect"".",Music
eq94yw,233,"Today I learned that the Murchison meteorite's silicon carbide particles are 7 billion years old, 2.5 billion years older than the 4.54 billion years age of the Earth and the solar system, and the oldest material found on Earth to date.",SciTech
epzqs4,227,"Today I learned that an 18-year-old girl called Rae Heim ran across America almost entirely barefoot. She only wore shoes on some hard terrain. She ran 3,437.5 miles in 8 months and raised more than $10,000 for charity. She started running barefoot at 16 after breaking a big toe, and kept it up after it healed.",Fashion
eq3pox,200,"Today I learned that most of the mail vehicles you see in the US are Grumman LLVs. The USPS bought 99,150 of them in 1986 at a cost of $1.1 billion.",Other
eqb63i,179,Today I learned that Pixar's Cars (2006) was simultaneously Pixar's final movie to be released on VHS and their first movie to be released on Blu-ray.,Movies_TV
eq25bz,138,"Today I learned that Muammar Gadaffi had a serious crush on U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. When Rice prepared to leave Libya after a state visit, Gadaffi gifted her $212,225 worth of gifts, including a locket with his own picture inside, a signed copy of his Green Book, and a lute.",Literature
epz0mg,127,"Today I learned that the average (mean) net worth of a US household is $692,100, which is 7x greater than the median net worth of $97,300",Other
eqaztk,126,"Today I learned that Ted Kaczynski, the Unabomber, was a victim of the CIA's MKUltra mind control project",Psychology
eq8r7l,122,"Today I learned that The Disneyland ride Splash Mountain is based on the characters, stories, and songs from the 1946 Disney film Song of the South",Movies_TV
eq3ptw,122,"Today I learned that the actual name of the Roman colosseum is the Flavian Amphitheater, the colosseum likely referred to the ""Colossus of Nero,"" a 100' tall statue of Nero placed nearby.",Other
eq63h4,93,"Today I learned that the British planted an 1100 mile hedge through the center of India in the 1800s to enforce salt tariffs. Each mile required 250 tons of thornybrush and other organic material to create, and patrols carried as much as 100,000 tons of material per year for repairs.",Other
eqb8v1,95,"Today I learned that on 4/20/69 , Protesters built a park on a lot of land owned by the University Of Berkeley. Dubbed ""Peoples Park"" it still stands to this day, only after multiple violent protests where Hippies fended off both the police force, and the national guard that was sent in by President Reagan.",SciTech
eq4jpj,82,Today I learned that the moon moves 1.5 inches away from earth every year. But it’ll take billions of years for it to severely affect us.,SciTech
eqarcx,79,"Today I learned that there is a full-size replica of the Parthenon in Nashville's Centennial Park including Athena Parthenos, the largest indoor sculpture in the West",Other
epzq7g,78,Today I learned that a 20-year-old has eaten almost nothing but Mac and Cheese for 17 years,Food_Drink
eq569e,67,Today I learned that Chrissie Hynde of of 'The Pretenders' was a student at KSU and was present during the Kent State Massacre,SciTech
eq2jno,65,"Today I learned that In case of an emergency, crushed animal bones can be used to clean water that has been contimaniated with uranium and arsenic.",Pets_Animals
eq9jy4,60,"Today I learned that commercial airplane cabins are typically pressurized to reflect conditions at ~7,000 feet, which is considerable altitude for most people, which explains why so many airplane travelers get headaches",SciTech
eqawxw,61,"Today I learned that in the original story of Aladdin, there are two genies, the Powerful Genie in the Lamp, and Lesser Genie in the Magic Ring lent by the sorcerer who double crossed him. And there is no limitation on how many wishes he can ask.",Literature
eq5qx1,57,Today I learned that the Frasier end credits song is a full over four minutes long jazz song by Kelsey Grammer,Music
epy6p8,52,Today I learned that Ivan Pavlov received his Nobel price in 1904 for his research on digestive system in dogs as opposed to the psychological concepts of Conditional Reflex that made him popular in the west,Pets_Animals
eqbul2,48,"Today I learned that the opera section in Queen's ""Bohemian Rhapsody"" required 180 overdubs. Eventually the 24-track analog tape had been run over so many times by the recording heads it almost became transparent.",Music
eq8ry3,47,Today I learned that Rush's Alex Lifeson is a pilot and while flying the band into Toronto Pearson Airport (with the airport code of YYZ) he was tuned into the VOR which broadcasts morse code to ID the airport. This morse code sound is the intro music for the song of the same name.,Music
eq5dum,48,Today I learned that Stanley Kubrick was nominated in 'Worst Director' category at 1980 Golden Raspberry Awards for his work on The Shining,Movies_TV
epzrgn,43,Today I learned that a Tiny French Archipelago Became America’s Alcohol Warehouse During Prohibition,Other
eqddta,45,"Today I learned that of Williams Syndrome, a condition that makes you friendly",Other
eq7t6a,40,"Today I learned that of ""resurrection stones"", immense boulders rented by the families of recently deceased people and placed on the fresh graves to prevent grave-robbing",Literature
eq5196,41,Today I learned that half of the accused witches were men (in some countries - but only 10% of the accused were men in England),Other
eq9jc6,37,Today I learned that West Germany had the largest army in Western Europe during the Cold War,Politics
eqca93,38,Today I learned that A Hollywood producer was sentenced to 10 years in prison for sedition after he made a Revolutionary War movie that depicted King George as a tyrant. Despite the film being intentionally patriotic prosecutors argued the movie was insulting towards the British who were America's allies in WW1,Movies_TV
eqb0sm,38,"Today I learned that pycnogonids (aka ""Sea spiders) have legs as long as 27 inches and have no respiratory systems",SciTech
eq4w7o,36,Today I learned that The CIA Had A Stealthy Insectocopter Flying 40 Years Ago,Other
eq20iz,33,"Today I learned that In 1994, a researcher rediscovered integration--more than 300 years after Newton--earning him 374 citations for his paper.",Other
eqb7cl,30,Today I learned that coffee and citrus plants boost bee memory with caffeine,Food_Drink
eq6gk1,29,"Today I learned that there is a third Raimi brother, Ivan, who is a practicing Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), but has also co-written numerous movies, TV shows and comic books with his brother Sam, and usually starring his other brother Ted. Including Darkman, Army of Darkness and Spider-Man 3",SciTech
eqc410,31,Today I learned that pastrami comes from Romania.,Religion
eq713u,25,"Today I learned that the ""new chronology"", a pseudohistorical set of theories that teach history only goes as far back as 812 and that Rome, Troy, and Jerusalem are all the same city. 30% of Russians have sympathy with the new chronology.",Other
eq0k5g,25,Today I learned that Ostriches are attracted to humans,Psychology
eqavzk,26,"Today I learned that the Morrison Digital Trumpet exists! It’s a MIDI controller for brass instrumentalists, with fingerings identical to that of a regular trumpet.",Music
eq7ika,25,"Today I learned that the chances of a child being diagnosed with Autism increased 3,676% from 1985 to 2002.",Psychology
eqceo4,24,"Today I learned that atomic time and astronomical time don’t sync up perfectly, so there are occasional “leap seconds” (i.e., minutes with 61 seconds) to account for the difference. This happens every few years on June 30 or December 31.",Weather_Time
eqc57g,28,"Today I learned that Aerogel was first created in 1931, as a result of a bet.",Other
eqbn02,23,"Today I learned that the FOX media empire is the namesake of Vilmos Fuchs, who once sold candy on the streets to owning companies collectively that were worth $300 million — in *1929 dollars.*.",Other
eq8gwg,18,Today I learned that The British Monarchy owns £13 billion property empire,Politics
eqcuxv,21,"Today I learned that MLK plagiarized his doctoral degree dissertation. A group of scholars were assembled when the allegations came up and concluded, without a doubt. that he had plagiarized multiple areas. They did not take away the degree but the results of the committee were placed in his official record.",SciTech
eppa70,83255,"Today I learned that in Singapore, people who opt-out of donating their organs are put on a lower priority to receive an organ transplant than those who did not opt-out.",Other
epmmmk,36556,"Today I learned that In 2013, while walking their dog in their back yard, a married couple came across several rusty buckets sticking out of their land. The buckets were full of gold coins minted from 1847 to 1894. The total value of all the coins was about $11 million.",Pets_Animals
epiou3,872,"Today I learned that the Moriori were a tribe that practiced pacifism. When the Maori began to kil, cannibalize, and enslave them two chiefs declared, ""the law of Nunuku was not a strategy for survival, to be varied as conditions changed; it was a moral imperative."" Of a population of ~2,000 only 101 survived.",Other
epiv6h,459,"Today I learned that Lawyers swearing an oath of office to the state of Kentucky, have to swear not to duel or act as a second.",Politics
epkvqc,458,"Today I learned that 94% of the water calculated for the production of beef is ""green water"" which is water that falls on the grazing land where cows are kept. Only 3.5% of the water used in production is ""blue"" water that's appropriate for municipal use",Other
epr849,427,"Today I learned that of Stovokor, a heavy metal band that dresses up as Klingons and sings all songs in Klingon.",Music
epsu7m,372,"Today I learned that Williams Syndrome, which is a condition that is known to make the user have an incredibly friendly personality. Children with this syndrome tend to be very social, friendly, and endearing.",Psychology
epv1e2,377,"Today I learned that Phil Hendrie was the host of a nationally syndicated talk radio show which featured Phil moderating debates between outrageous guests and irate callers. Unbeknownst to the callers, the guests were all voiced by Phil who seamlessly alternated between his studio mic and a telephone.",Movies_TV
epjvkv,310,"Today I learned that the cookiecutter shark. The name refers to its feeding habit of gouging round plugs, as if cut with a cookie cutter, out of larger animals. Marks made by cookiecutter sharks have been found on a wide variety of marine life, as well as on submarines, undersea cables, and even human bodies!",Pets_Animals
epndny,298,Today I learned that Finger Binary. A method to count up to 31 on one hand and up to 1024 on two hands,SciTech
eprp9r,292,Today I learned that a 25 year old Kenyan man had invented ''smart-gloves'' which converts sign language into audio speech,Other
epjkd6,229,"Today I learned that Freeganism, an alternative philosophy for living, based on minimum participation in capitalism and conventional economic practices as well as limited consumption of capitalistic resources. Freegans—at least in theory—avoid buying anything as an act of protest against the food system.",Food_Drink
epsfps,238,"Today I learned that When Denny’s stores closed for the first time ever for Christmas in 1988, many didn’t have door locks because they were always open.",Art_Event
eppbdp,169,"Today I learned that Carolina Beatriz Ângelo, the first Portuguese woman to vote. In 1911, the Portuguese law stated that only literate, head-of-household people had the right to vote. Being a widow with a child, she claimed the right to do so, as the law didn't specify any genders. It was accepted",Politics
epigvw,160,"Today I learned that it took Erno Rubik, inventor of the Rubik's Cube, 1 month to solve his own puzzle.",Other
epqu9o,145,"Today I learned that In 2017 over 100 lawyers made a combined 775 predictions about the outcome of legal cases and were correct 66.3% of the time, AI software with the same data correctly predicted the outcome 86.6% of the time.",Politics
eppq98,109,"Today I learned that a tablespoonful of neutron star placed on Earth's surface would weigh more than 1 billion tons, or about as much as Mount Everest (for reference, a tablespoonful of the Sun, however, would only weigh about 5 pounds).",Travel_Geo
epveyd,136,"Today I learned that Chili originates as a portable trail meal. A mixture of beans, chilies, and beef suet would be pounded together and left out to dry. Travelers would then drop the ‘chili brick’ over boiling water over a campfire and serve.",Food_Drink
epu63a,102,"Today I learned that the NYC Rockettes don’t actually hold hands behind each other’s backs during their line kicks. It’s a fake out, keeping their arms up helps them keep their peripheral vision to sync their leg heights and prevents all the dancers from falling if one does.",Music
epve6i,107,"Today I learned that Fuji apples aren’t named after Mt. Fuji, but are instead named after Fujisaki, a town in the Aomori Prefecture, where they were developed.",Other
epvslm,114,Today I learned that the lead singer of Toto is the son of legendary composer John Williams,Music
epjs9k,84,"Today I learned that Franklin D Roosevelt once sent an unsolicited screenplay that he wrote to Paramount Pictures only to have it rejected. He called that rejection ""his darkest moment.""",Movies_TV
epgyzu,82,"Today I learned that the chainsaw was invented in the late 18th Century by two Scottish doctors, John Aitken and James Jeffray, to perform a Symphysiotomy, which is the widening of the woman's pelvis during difficult childbirth.",Other
epq9sb,80,Today I learned that Australia is the only developed nation listed by the WWF as a deforestation hotspot and that was before the recent devastating fires,Other
epsbf7,68,Today I learned that the depiction of the eye of the tornado in Twister is actually pretty accurate according to first-hand accounts,Weather_Time
epm3t4,61,"Today I learned that Robinson Crusoe was based off a real man, Alexander Selkirk, who was marooned on an uninhabited island for more than 4 years",Travel_Geo
eppzsl,56,"Today I learned that the most misused social security number ever (078-05-1120) belonged to Hilda Schrader Whitcher. She was the secretary of an executive at E. H. Ferree company who manufactured wallets which included a sample SSN card with her number. It was used over 40,000 times.",Politics
epqwxx,56,"Today I learned that when the United States Post Office Department (now the United States Postal Service) introduced its ZIP Code system in 1963, it also had a mascot to go with it: Mr. ZIP",Politics
eptvto,52,Today I learned that a Florida man amputee tested the world's first fully mind-controlled bionic arm and had. Johnny Metheny had an artificial limb attached to an implant in his bone; nerves that once went into his hands connect to electronics.,SciTech
epgy4a,47,"Today I learned that air ambulances in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland are all charitably funded, while Scotland has publicly funded ones running alongside a charitably funded one",Politics
epo212,48,"Today I learned that Louis Alphonse is, at 45, not only a living heir to the French House of Bourbon but the great-grandson of Francisco Franco and great-great-great-grandson of Queen Victoria.",Other
ept4hi,41,"Today I learned that the oldest piece of land on the planet, which has been around since before life began on Earth.",SciTech
eprza8,46,"Today I learned that One of Sikorsky's, the helicopter pioneer, early financial backers was the composer Rachmaninoff who gave him 5K in 1923. Sikorsky made him a VP of the company and paid him back in 1929",Other
eptphk,45,"Today I learned that middle-age misery peaks at 47 years of age, in both developed and developing nations.",Other
ephfca,46,"Today I learned that in 2006 in Portugal, about 300 students at 14 schools got the same symptoms of a deadly virus that the characters of a recent episode of “Strawberries With Sugar” had had. The illness was dismissed as mass hysteria.",Literature
epw6bk,47,Today I learned that coal accounts for 75% of Australia’s electricity generation,Other
epohgm,43,"Today I learned that The phrase ""Bob's your uncle"" (meaning ""no problem"" or ""there you have it"") rose to popularity because of a British PM and (uncharacteristically for a politician) nepotism.",Literature
epnsxg,40,Today I learned that The Houston Astros took an 11 million dollar bite out of Las Vegas sports books by winning the 2017 World Series.,Sports
epgr9t,39,"Today I learned that Western Sahara is considered as one of the non-self-governing territory. According to the United Nations system, a non-self-governing territory refers to a territory whose people are yet to attain the full measure of self-government.",Politics
eptbbe,40,Today I learned that the difference in CAD versions used between the designers in Europe cost Airbus an additional $6B in delays for the A380 project.,SciTech
ephjmg,36,Today I learned that Bed bugs have existed since the age of the dinosaurs.,Other
eprj50,34,Today I learned that 80% of all US Presidents have recent English ancestory.,Politics
epqur2,39,"Today I learned that Klüver-Bucy syndrome, a brain disorder, which causes patients to compulsively examine objects with their mouths like small infants, act hypersexually and loose the ability to recognize objects among other things.",SciTech
epma1n,34,Today I learned that There were X Rated Beetle Bailey strips released in Swedan,Movies_TV
eppebz,31,Today I learned that Mana is the Polynesian notion of power and a core way for some peoples to understand the forces at work in nature.,Psychology
epnorn,30,"Today I learned that of ""pseudoneglect,"" a tendency of healthy people to shift their spatial attention to the left and thus regularly draw a central dividing line left of the actual centre. This preference for the left side persists when vision is completely removed, and has been also observed in birds.",Pets_Animals
eprn00,29,"Today I learned that a man used fake identities to steal hundreds of thousands of dollars from women, who then banded together to take him down.",Other
epp75z,28,"Today I learned that the BEEPs you hear in recordings of astronauts in space are functional and meaningful: called 'quindar tones', they signaled ground station transmitters to turn on and off with higher (2.525KHz) and lower (2.475KHz) tones, respectively, played for 250ms each.",SciTech
epnkl3,26,Today I learned that a Tarantula Hawk is a spider wasp that preys on tarantulas,Pets_Animals
epuraq,29,"Today I learned that An almost guaranteed outcome is called a shoo-in, and not shoe-in (as in have a foot in the door).",Psychology
epqb9d,25,"Today I learned that when fieldfares sit in a tree, they all turn in the same direction",Travel_Geo
eppsab,26,Today I learned that any planet can become a star if its mass is big enough. Thus our Jupiter needs to collide (actually gain the mass) with about 78 other Jupiter masses to acivate nuclear fusion and becoming an entire star.,SciTech
epka9n,26,"Today I learned that of the ""Federal Council of Australasia"", a weak 19th century forerunner to the modern ""Commonwealth of Australia""",Other
eplfx6,24,Today I learned that of an abandoned village in Japan populated by eerie scarecrows.,Literature
epp9su,25,Today I learned that the cabin pressure on an airplane actually causes people to become more flatulant at altitude. It's known as HAFE: High-altitude flatus expulsion.,Psychology
ep3gzs,39541,"Today I learned that Garrett Morgan, the inventor of the smoke hood, hired a white actor to pose as the real inventor during presentations and marketing of his device. His secret was exposed after using his invention in an emergency to rescue several people from a collapsed tunnel, and his sales dropped sharply.",Movies_TV
ep3wdj,35809,"Today I learned that of ""Cat Pawsitive,"" a program which encourages cat shelters to teach orphan cats to do a ""high-five"" with humans, making cats more attractive for adoption. Over 400 cats who participated were adopted during the first two semesters of the program.",Pets_Animals
ep1wvr,17726,"Today I learned that There is no ""Missing Link"" in Human Evolution. The term ""missing link"" has fallen out of favor with biologists because it implies the evolutionary process is a linear phenomenon and that forms originate consecutively in a chain. Instead, the term Last Common Ancestor is preferred.",SciTech
ep2sez,16862,Today I learned that the guy who played the Xenomorph in ‘Alien’ was a 7’2” man from Nigeria named Bolanji Badejo. He was discovered by a member of Ridley Scott’s casting team by chance in a pub in Soho. His role as the Xenomorph was his only film credit ever.,Sports
epa7re,10168,"Today I learned that Alexander Flemming, The Discoverer of Penicillin Warned of The Dangers of Antibiotic Overuse In His Nobel Prize Acceptance Speach",Other
epdbvn,7887,"Today I learned that there is no antivenom for a blue-ringed octopus bite. However, if you can get a ventilator to breathe for you for 15 hours, you survive with no side effects.",Other
ep4ql1,6381,Today I learned that Deion Sanders is the only person to ever hit an MLB homerun and score an NFL touchdown in the same week.,Sports
ep652d,1748,"Today I learned that of The Secret, a 1982 fantasy book that contains a cryptic treasure hunt. Only 3 of the 12 treasures have been discovered.",Movies_TV
ep7p6p,1253,Today I learned that the Nokia ringtone is taken from a classical guitar piece called 'Gran Val' by Francisco Tarrega,Music
ep0k5z,1199,"Today I learned that the fallacy called ""Galileo Gambit"". The argument goes that since Galileo was ridiculed in his time but later acknowledged to be right, that since people with non-mainstream views are ridiculed and rejected by other scientists, they will later be recognized as correct too.",Other
epedu6,1251,"Today I learned that Disney heiress Abigail Disney became very uncomfortable with her family wealth when she found herself sitting alone on a private 737 jet. She started giving away money at age 21 and once even considered giving it all away, which was embarassing for her parents",Other
ep0nby,774,"Today I learned that during WWI, a scientist named John Haldane exposed himself to chlorine gas in his home in order to help develop a respirator for gas attacks. He had his 18-year-old daughter stationed outside with instructions that if he fell unconscious, she should get him out as soon as possible",SciTech
epc0y3,732,"Today I learned that In Michael Jacksons 'Beat it', most of the extras were Bloods and Crips who put aside their differences for the music video.",Music
ep3tym,638,"Today I learned that The first recorded technological ""hack"" was in 1903, involving a wireless telegraph system. It wasn't called hacking, but was referred to as ""scientific hooliganism"".",Other
ep6rbt,495,"Today I learned that in 2016, a scientific expedition climbing Mount Everest to study the link between hypoxia and cognitive decline had to turn back after its own members developed hypoxia",Travel_Geo
epc3jl,404,"Today I learned that of SR-71 Blackbird test pilot Bill Weaver, who survived a free fall from space after his plane disintegrated around him doing Mach 3.2",Other
ep8blx,357,"Today I learned that George Lucas asked three different people - Ron Howard, Steven Spielberg and Robert Zemeckis - if they wanted to direct the Prequels. He only decided to do it himself after they all turned him down.",Politics
epb3bl,335,Today I learned that the Winnie the Pooh franchise has made more money than Star Wars,Other
ep0jud,295,Today I learned that Whales and Dolphins have regional dialects/accents,SciTech
epcaqc,244,"Today I learned that Keith Moon was such a big Beach Boys fan, he wrote them a letter asking to be their drummer. ""He would have left The Who at the drop of a hat to join the Beach Boys."" - Roger Daltrey",Travel_Geo
ep079q,157,Today I learned that 60% of Bill Gates' net worth is in equity. That leaves him with $44 billion in liquid assets.,Other
ep4kve,154,"Today I learned that I learned that the Romantic poets liked to make fun of one another and Lord Byron referred to William Wordsworth as ""Turdsworth"".",Literature
ep26j4,123,"Today I learned that Palm trees are known to grow in the west of Scotland thanks to the effects of the Gulf Stream, which transports warm tropical water to the area. In contrast, the tree has proven notoriously difficult to grow in the colder east.",Weather_Time
ep7gd2,84,"Today I learned that Lake Baikal is the largest freshwater lake by volume in the world, containing 22–23% of the world's fresh surface water.",Travel_Geo
ep3ehg,82,Today I learned that Soap Operas are called soap operas because the early drama shows were mainly sponsored by soap manufacturers.,Movies_TV
epe4jo,83,"Today I learned that the federal government began recommending flossing teeth in 1979’s ‘Dietary Guidelines for Americans’ but removed the recommendation in 2016 without notice because evidence for flossing is ""weak, very unreliable and very low quality”",Politics
epdk1o,74,"Today I learned that In Buddhism, there's prophecy of the arrival of Maitreya (successor to Gautama Buddha) refers to a time in the future when the dharma (nature of reality regarded as a universal truth) will have been forgotten by most on the terrestrial world (realm where ordinary human beings live).",SciTech
ep941t,65,Today I learned that Liberia only had 2 psychiatrists as of August 2019 (for a population of 4 million!),Other
ep3u5d,66,"Today I learned that of an optical illusion called a ""Gravity Hill"" that makes it seem like you are going uphill, but gravity actually pulls downhill. Cars left out of gear will appear to roll upwards.",SciTech
ep0m7x,58,"Today I learned that of Lady Anne de Mowbray, the 8th Dutchess of Norfolk and a child bride who, at age 5, married Richard of Shrewsbury, 1st Duke of York and son of King Edward lV, who was 4.",Other
ep0xc9,58,"Today I learned that We always see one side of the Moon, but it does rotate. It also takes approximately 27 days for the moon to rotate once on its axis. As a result, the moon does not seem to be spinning but appears to observers from Earth to be keeping almost perfectly still.",SciTech
ep39wz,54,"Today I learned that it is possible to graft multiple fruit onto one tree, with a notable example being the ""Tree of 40 Fruit"" created by artist Sam Van Aken which produced 40 types of stone fruit.",Food_Drink
ep2xxf,57,"Today I learned that Pavarotti began taking singing lessons when he was 19 after giving up on his dream of being a goalkeeper. Despite this, he never learned to read music.",Music
epdvha,49,"Today I learned that Lindsey Mitchell of Circle, Montana discovered she lives the farthest from any Starbucks in the continental United States—more than 192 miles away.",Travel_Geo
epcxaf,50,Today I learned that many deaf people have 'name signs' different from their spoken or written names. Some aren't quite literally translatable (e.g. the letter 'A' signed moving down the side of a face to indicate long hair).,Psychology
epff5x,51,"Today I learned that Planting almost 200,000 square kilometers (77,220 square miles) of forest created a 0.12°C rise in temperature due to a shift from broad-leaved tree species like oak to more economically valuable conifer species like spruce and pine",Weather_Time
epdn3v,48,Today I learned that regularly drinking coffee reduces the risk of developing kidney stones.,Food_Drink
ep9ndr,42,"Today I learned that in the 18th Century ""Staggers and Jags"" was a euphemism for delirium tremens resulting from alcoholism.",Other
epb25b,38,"Today I learned that Pine cones have genders. The large cones that people usually picture are female, whereas the smaller cones are male. Male cones pollinate female cones, producing a seed from which a new tree can grow.",Pets_Animals
ep5npr,41,"Today I learned that of the Florida Scrub Jay, an endangered species whose relationship with lightning-caused fires helped prove the necessity of wildfires as disturbances in ecological systems.",SciTech
ep3693,32,"Today I learned that Elvis, The Beatles, Eric Clapton, Eddie Van Halen, Michael Jackson, and Luciano Pavarotti couldn't read music",Music
ep6g4o,37,Today I learned that there's a city in India called Vasco da Gama located in Goa. The city is named after Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama. Portugese was the sole official language of Goa from 1505-1961.,Other
epez51,29,"Today I learned that Jaguar and leopard are not interchangeable terms for the same animal, they are two different species of big cat.",Pets_Animals
epcmeu,28,"Today I learned that the Olinguito, a member of the raccoon family, which was the the first new carnivoran mammal described in the Western Hemisphere in 35 years when was it first discovered in 2014.",Other
epd2h7,31,"Today I learned that Asha Bhosle holds the Guinness World Record as the most recorded artist in music history, having recorded over 12,000 songs as a playback singer in Bollywood, and her own albums.",Music
ep7j01,27,"Today I learned that humans have calculated so many digits of Pi, that they would take up over a million copies of a 500 page book on double sided A0 paper if printed at 4*8 mm.",Literature
ep8iqw,27,Today I learned that The star Alpha Centauri was renamed years ago to Rigil Kentaurus,SciTech
epciyd,28,"Today I learned that Vermont's state license plate is the only US plate where the characters are debossed onto the plate, rather than embossed or screen printed",Politics
epbktl,29,"Today I learned that Hong Kong ran an ad campaign titled ""Hong Kong will take your breath away"" during the SARS epidemic. Shortness of Breath happens to be a symptom of SARS.",Other
ep83vd,27,"Today I learned that Jean-Baptiste Denis, a physician, and Paul Emmerez, a surgeon, performed the first documented xenotransfusion (transfer of blood from one species to another, usually between a non-human animal and a human) on June 15, 1667. The transfusion occurred between a lamb and a 15-year-old boy.",Fashion
ep5usp,26,"Today I learned that ""Fancy"" and ""Extra Fancy"" are real US food grades.",Food_Drink
ep5m6s,27,"Today I learned that The ""X"" rating for movies was never officially trademarked and was formally replaced with NC-17. Prior to this change, the amount of X's a movie had was a marketing ploy to showcase how (more) explicit a movie was.",Movies_TV
epffui,27,"Today I learned that in 1600s America, early colonies offered bounties for heads of Indians, and later for just their scalps. The bounty in 1746 was offered to British-allied Indians for the scalps of French-allied Indians. In 1755, price was £40 for a male Indian scalp, and £20 for scalps of females or children.",Other
epcg85,28,Today I learned that A Lactating Dairy Cow Can Produce 150 Pounds of Manure Every Day,Food_Drink
eosgcx,58164,"Today I learned that in 1746, a Swedish king tried to prove coffee was unhealthy by having one man drink large amounts of coffee and his identical twin drink the same amount of tea everyday for the rest of their lives. Both twins outlived the doctors in charge of the experiment and the king himself.",Food_Drink
eooqey,15706,"Today I learned that an Irish postman was able to deliver a letter with no written address, but had a hand-drawn map of the delivery area with “Here please” written on an arrow pointing to an illustration of a lighthouse. The letter had been sent by a blogger who regularly challenged the postal service.",Literature
eolw6r,14336,Today I learned that Economy class passengers have lost up to eight inches of legroom and two inches of seat width since the so-called golden age of flying. Seats also have narrower arm rests - allowing for an increased number of passengers per flight.,Math
eojgq7,11518,"Today I learned that the oldest continuously ongoing company in the world is a construction company in Japan specializing in Buddhist temples. Established in 578 CE, it is as old as the time when Buddhism was introduced into Japan in 538 CE. In 2007, after 1,429 years in business, it ran out of money.",Other
eovuc6,3927,Today I learned that Gummy bears contain 9 of the 10 needed amino acids needed to sustain human life,Food_Drink
eow3u1,1096,"Today I learned that in 1942 the song ""Deep in the Heart of Texas"" was banned by BBC during working hours on the grounds that its infectious melody might cause wartime factory-hands to neglect their tools while they clapped in time with the song.",Music
eoq76h,832,"Today I learned that there is an official Goonies Day every year on June 7 in Astoria, Oregon. The majority of the film Goonies was filmed in Astoria and June 7th is the day the movie was released in 1985.",Movies_TV
eou2tl,785,"Today I learned that author of “How to Win Friends and Influence People” Dale Carnegie bears no relation to steel magnate Andrew Carnegie. Dale changed his name from its original spelling, ""Carnagey,"" to ""Carnegie.” The new spelling made people associate his classes and books with the wealthy Carnegie family.",Other
eouba3,683,"Today I learned that Narcissists can be incredibly cruel and threatening in heated situations. This is because they cannot see you as somebody they love, and someone who has angered them at the same time. Something traumatic could have happened in their early life, meaning they didn't develop ""object constancy.""",Psychology
eopm22,607,"Today I learned that of the greenhouses of Almeria, the largest concentration of greenhouses in the world. It covers 26,000 hectares and produces more than half of Europe's vegetables. The greenhouses reflect so much sunlight that the province is actually cooling.",SciTech
eox4fl,520,"Today I learned that almost 4,000 years ago, ancient Egyptian teachers used red ink to correct spelling mistakes, just like today.",Other
eoueii,431,"Today I learned that Stradivarius, of violin fame, also made guitars. While there are hundreds of Stradivarius violins, there's only one remaining playable Stradivarius guitar left in the world.",Music
eokj6j,386,"Today I learned that The shortest commercial flight in the world lasts approximatively one minute, between Westray and Papa Westray islands in Orkney (Scotland). The distance covered by this flight is a equal to an airplane runway in an airport.",Travel_Geo
eomi0k,373,"Today I learned that a French writer had a pet lobster he would take for walks in Paris. He used a blue silk ribbon as a leash. He called them “peaceful, serious creatures” and that they didn’t “bark” or “gnaw upon one's monadic privacy” like dogs did.",Other
eon96z,276,Today I learned that More Than 30 Million People Still Live in Caves,Games
eojjrb,239,"Today I learned that of a corrosive bacterium (Lactobacillus plantarum) that causes problems at the International Space Station. It normally lives in peoples saliva, but thrives in zero gravity when carried to space by astronauts. It corrodes the Titanium and stainless steele structures of the station.",SciTech
eoj38p,217,"Today I learned that To survive arctic winter and weeks of little sunlight, the reindeer evolved to process vitamin D 20% more efficiently with a little gene mutation. Also they need the vitamin for their antlers",Food_Drink
eowbch,183,"Today I learned that While pyramids are associated with Egypt, the nation of Sudan has 220 extant pyramids, the most numerous in the world",Other
eova3l,156,"Today I learned that in the entire state of Wyoming, there are only two sets of escalators.",SciTech
eokv1c,137,"Today I learned that Celsius and Fahrenheit intersect at -40, meaning -40C is the same as -40F.",Math
eom5q6,131,Today I learned that men are legally allowed to marry multiple women in 58 out of 200 countries.,Politics
eoqvo2,123,Today I learned that hops in beer act are psychoactive as a sedative and even non-alcoholic beer can induce relaxation,Other
eojn2h,114,"Today I learned that the famous physicist Richard Feynman had synesthesia, which in his case meant he would see colors when looking at equations",Other
eoqhh8,106,"Today I learned that during Easter sermons in year 581, Pope Gregory 1 wrongfully conflated Mary Magdalene with Mary of Bethany. This is still wrongfully believed to this day.",Religion
eomdtc,107,Today I learned that Peacock is the male name for the more general Peafowl. Peahen is the female.,Pets_Animals
eojs7b,103,"Today I learned that in a few billion years our sun will become a red giant star, growing larger and swallowing Mercury, Venus and finally Earth. Ending all life on our planet.",SciTech
eokc50,104,"Today I learned that Charles Manson briefly had a promising music career. He befriended The Beach Boys’ drummer, Dennis Wilson, who stole a song from him and taunted the cult leader about it before its release. Feeling betrayed, Manson threatened his family only to receive a thorough beating from an enraged Wilson.",Music
eon5qc,89,"Today I learned that James Earl Jones was paid only $7,000 to voice Darth Vader in Star Wars Episode IV - just under $30,000 in 2019 dollars.",Movies_TV
eolazc,84,"Today I learned that Avon was founded because a guy named David McConnell, who initially sold books as a door-to-door salesman to New York homes decided to sell perfumes rather than books. At first he manufactured his own perfumes at home and went during the day selling them along with books.",Literature
eowkjd,85,Today I learned that a U.S. stealth fighter was shot down in 1999 by Serbians using a missile system from the early 1960s.,Politics
eoj3rc,78,"Today I learned that the reason LEGO can’t sell Star Wars/Marvel/etc minifigures by themselves is because that would be considered an “action figure”, and they don’t own the license for that (they have the license for playsets)",Politics
eolpv9,76,"Today I learned that Beer was banned on Iceland until that march 1st, 1989. Today beer accounts for 62% of the 7.1 litres of pure alcohol consumed each year by the average Icelander.",Food_Drink
eophfx,76,Today I learned that The area code 406 is the telephone area code covering the entire state of Montana. It's been the only area code since area codes were created in 1947,Travel_Geo
eoyxgc,75,"Today I learned that A male ferret is called a hob; a female ferret is a jill. A spayed female is a sprite, a neutered male is a gib, and a vasectomised male is known as a hoblet. Ferrets under one year old are known as kits. A group of ferrets is known as a ""business"".",Other
eom0lp,66,"Today I learned that the ocean mola, or sunfish, hatches from an egg about this big: o. It grows to 1,200 pounds and 10 feet long, an increase of about 60 million times.",SciTech
eorhpb,63,"Today I learned that a startup plans to store energy by lifting huge weights up a disused mine shaft when electricity is cheap, dropping them down to generate power when it's expensive. Using a 12,000-tonne weight (roughly the weight of the Eiffel tower), it should be half as expensive as equivalent Li-ion battery",SciTech
eou98a,66,"Today I learned that The Palace of Heavenly Purity was the residence of the Ming Emperor. The large space was divided into nine rooms on two levels, with 27 beds. For security, on any one night the Emperor would randomly choose from any of these beds",Other
eojar6,58,Today I learned that Nicotine induces REM sleep suppression and increases daytime sleepiness.,Psychology
eon1tl,62,"Today I learned that The Kinks's ""Lola"" had to be re-recorded because the original version had the words ""Coca Cola"" and BBC Radio banned it for ""product placement""",Music
eowv6y,58,Today I learned that There's a tiny Leprechaun house next to the Indiana Jones Ride at Disneyland.,Art_Event
eoubyz,55,"Today I learned that The University of Saskatchewan hosts a graduation powwow for its First Nations, Métis and Inuit students. Competitions for drum groups and dancers are held throughout the day, with $25,000 in prize money to be won",Other
eou8ab,54,"Today I learned that throughout the 70s and 80s, East Germany ran a massive Olympic doping program and it was wildly successful, breaking records and winning hundreds of medals",Sports
eom2sf,58,Today I learned that giraffes only sleep 30 minutes a day,Psychology
eoy0rm,61,"Today I learned that History's first recorded pyromaniac burnt down the Temple of Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders, the day Alexander the Great was born.",Religion
eoyozz,57,"Today I learned that The Moon is farther away from Earth than most people realize. The Moon is an average of 238,855 miles (384,400 kilometers) away. That means 30 Earth-sized planets could fit in between Earth and the Moon. The Moon is slowly moving away from Earth, getting about an inch farther away each year.",SciTech
eomqxx,37,Today I learned that Almost 41% of computers in Armenia still run Windows XP,Other
eoui27,35,"Today I learned that The sack of Rome in 410 AD led by the King of Goths Alaric was the beginning of the end of the Roman Empire. After poor leadership by Emperor Honorius, loss of revenue and territory, the mighty Roman Empire finally fell in 476 AD.",Other
eotyu4,34,"Today I learned that a professional wrestler was responsible for desegregating Ellis Auditorium in Memphis, which started the process of desegregating sports venues across the South",Sports
eorysf,32,"Today I learned that in 1165 a letter circulated in Europe from a mysterious king known as Prester John. He supposedly ruled a distant, rich and magical kingdom and was descended from the Three Magi.",Other
eolg06,36,Today I learned that Sean Young was cast as Vicki Vale in Tim Burton's Batman - she broke her arm after falling off a horse during rehearsals and was replaced by Kim Basinger.,Movies_TV
eolpz2,34,Today I learned that Palmar palm is a primative reflex found in humans and primates where a baby can hold up its own weight.,SciTech
eokuqh,33,"Today I learned that the movie Jaws (1975), inspired Cliff Twemlow to try and create a watery horror in which a small community located at Lake Windermere (in the Lake District) is terrorised by a 3.6 m (12 ft) long, man-eating... pike.",Movies_TV
eo2qhm,74872,"Today I learned that Clyde Tombaugh, the man who discovered Pluto, has finally visited it, as his ashes are aboard the New Horizons spacecraft that completed a Pluto flyby in 2015.",Other
eo69vw,65749,"Today I learned that Audi had to use more durable horns in Indian-market cars, as their normal horns would have been unable to cope with the amount of honking Indian drivers do.",Art_Event
eode4q,3906,"Today I learned that people in the final stages of hypothermia end up trying to enter small, enclosed spaces. This is called terminal burrowing, and is believed by researchers to be an autonomous process, controlled by the brain stem.",SciTech
eo7u3b,3418,Today I learned that The coldest ever recorded temperature in Singapore is 67F. The warmest temperature is 97F meaning there's only a 30 degree difference between the warmest and coldest temperatures.,Weather_Time
eoeb4f,3538,Today I learned that the first successful C-section birth in which both mother and child survive was completed in 1826 by a woman named Margaret Ann Bulky who used a male surgeon alias (James Barry). She was only discovered to be a woman postmortem.,SciTech
eod68h,1400,Today I learned that the Great Pyramids of Giza maintain a constant 68°F/20°C temperature inside even in summer months.,Weather_Time
eo9tvj,1261,"Today I learned that In 2014 Cormorant Village in Minnesota, elected a dog named Duke as their mayor. Duke recieved all 12 votes that years election, and went on to serve four full terms as mayor for the township of 1,039 people. His duties included: ""hanging out at the local pub, and keeping the riff-raff out.""",Pets_Animals
eoebp6,542,"Today I learned that most work to restore paintings is designed to be removable, so that future conservation efforts can undo any changes",SciTech
eo54jp,445,Today I learned that the United States adopted a flat tax in 1894; it lasted about a year before it was deemed as unconstitutional.,Politics
eo5dxy,429,"Today I learned that a 1944 issue of Life magazine showed Shirley Hatfield and Frankie McCoy (of the Hatfield - McCoy feuding families), working together in a local factory that produced military uniforms, symbolizing the unifying effect of America’s war efforts at the height of World War II.",Politics
eo5rnl,393,"Today I learned that - The Adirondack chair's deeply slanted seat, was actually designed to allow upright seating when placed facing down a steep hill.",Other
eo4yo5,383,"Today I learned that The ingredients in sunscreen are damaging coral reef systems, and even sunscreens labeled “reef safe” aren’t guaranteed to be harmless when they leach into underwater ecosystems.",SciTech
eoayt7,324,"Today I learned that The Beatles' success contributed to the development of the CT imaging technique. The revenue from their record sales enabled EMI to invest further in research, leading to the creation of the first CT scanner.",Other
eohl47,306,"Today I learned that The longest-reigning monarch in British history, Queen Elizabeth II is the first British monarch to have a sapphire jubilee, marking 65 years of reign. There were no public celebrations and she spent the day in ""quiet reflection"" and undertaking official work",Other
eocjn3,237,"Today I learned that 90% of the population is right handed, while the remaining 10% are either left-handed or some degree of ambidextrous, though people with ""true"" ambidexterity—i.e., no dominant hand at all—only make up about 1 percent of the population.",Psychology
eoeplf,206,"Today I learned that North Korea Stole Hundreds of Volvo Cars, Buses, And Tractors In The 1970s, And Many Of Them Are Still In Use Today",Other
eo2egq,188,Today I learned that the IRS allows you to deduct 50 percent of meal and beverage costs as a business expense. This applies if the meals are “ordinary and necessary” and incurred in the course of business.,Other
eo5vt2,158,"Today I learned that Palmer Chocolate, famously sold in Dollar Tree, is not considered real chocolate by the United States FDA.",Food_Drink
eofh60,155,Today I learned that in 1961 Ronald Reagan released a spoken-word album warning against socialized medicine.,Politics
eo22ej,149,"Today I learned that a cat that ""adopted"" baby ducks. An Irish couple on a farm saw a local cat with their duckling in its mouth and assumed the worst. They found that the cat had given birth hours earlier and in its state of maternal bliss had taken in the ducks as her own instead of eating them as expected.",Pets_Animals
eoc0hp,124,"Today I learned that in 1972, a blizzard in Iran dumped up to 26 feet of snow on two villages burying over 4000 people with no known survivors.",Weather_Time
eo2d4b,116,"Today I learned that between 1966 and 1970, citizens of Oman were forbidden by the Sultan to smoke in public, play football, wear sunglasses, or speak to anyone for more than 15 minutes",Politics
eoi8tb,127,"Today I learned that there are microscopic living things in solid rock up to 7 km deep, called Endoliths. So little energy is available they undergo cell division once every 100 years, and some may only divide once every 10,000 years.",SciTech
eo5fiy,104,"Today I learned that John Williams has more Oscar nominations that have not resulted in an Oscar (47) than anyone, surpassing even Walt Disney (37) and composer Alfred Newman (34).",Entertainment
eo59r7,102,"Today I learned that a Colorado bear broke into a Subaru SUV & caused it to roll backwards downhill & crush a mailbox. The bear shattered the Subaru's back window, ripped out the radio and steering wheel, and defecated inside. 2- 3 bears get stuck in cars each week in the area, officials say.",Other
eo9e89,95,Today I learned that boxing is less likely to cause injuries to High School Athletes than Cheerleading.,SciTech
eob1se,78,Today I learned that Elephants have been caught swimming in deep ocean waters up to 16km out to sea and often have to be rescued by the navy.,Politics
eog0jf,76,Today I learned that 40% of Vietnamese People Have the Same Last Name,SciTech
eo81m8,74,"Today I learned that someone sued walmart for stopping them to check their receipt on the way out. Ball v. Wal-Mart, Inc., 102 F. Supp. 2d 44 (D. Mass. 2000)",Other
eo9vwu,76,"Today I learned that Lake Pontachartrain Causeway, New Orleans was challenged as the ""longest bridge over water"" in 2011 by the Jiaozhou Bridge, China. As that new bridge had aggregate structures and tunnels, the Guinness Book of Records clarified New Orleans has the “longest bridge over water (continuous)”.",Literature
eo2tfb,68,Today I learned that the original director of The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996) was fired and was snuck back on set in heavy costume to act as an extra in the same film he was originally hired to direct,Movies_TV
eo5ed0,61,Today I learned that a Russian field marshal was shot in the left temple twice in battle over 15 years (1773 and 1787). The first time he survived with sharp head pains and his right eye twisted. The second time he lived but with his eye even more twisted and with worse head pains.,Religion
eo9raj,56,"Today I learned that Dolphins Sleep by resting one half of their brain at a time. It's called Unihemispheric sleep or slow-wave sleep. During this time, the eye opposite the sleeping half of the brain is open while the other is closed. Dolphins can't breath under water and so stay awake for safety.",SciTech
eocfwo,49,"Today I learned that Antennapedia, a rare genetic mutation that causes certain bugs to grow legs out of their head rather than antennae and allowed scientists to create a 10-legged spider",SciTech
eo6qrx,48,Today I learned that Michael Bay directed the music video for Meatloaf's song I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That),Music
eoc15m,44,Today I learned that Oscar the Grouch was orange for the first season of Sesame Street --- and he was supposed to be magenta.,Art_Event
eoc96n,42,"Today I learned that in Australia, half a banknote is actually proportional to its full value and size. (half a $10 note is worth $5)",Math
eoa5km,42,"Today I learned that you in CA, you can get a DUI for sleeping in your car while intoxicated",SciTech
eo9z9z,43,"Today I learned that in 1982, half a million calls were made in 30 minutes to decide the fate of Larry the Lobster, a character of a Saturday Night Live skit.",Movies_TV
eo9192,35,"Today I learned that Checklists proliferated to every corner of habitable environment of Apollo 11 and became what astronaut Michael Collins called the spacecraft’s “fourth crew member” – and, for all intents and purposes, its real commander in flight.",SciTech
eodkg7,38,Today I learned that A dime has 118 ridges around the edge,Other
eo2pj4,39,"Today I learned that Human Accelerated Regions. They are chunks of DNA of mostly unknown function, believed to be responsible for the key differences between us and chimps, the species we are most closely related to on earth.",SciTech
eoarhb,28,"Today I learned that In India, rather than turn signals, honking is the main form of communication on roads.",SciTech
eocl4p,30,Today I learned that the heaviest woman ever to give birth was 532 lbs(241kg). It required a team of 30 doctors and a c-section.,Sports
eo8gup,28,"Today I learned that a coronal mass ejection occurred on July 23, 2012. It passed directly through a good portion of Earth's orbit but luckily we were on the other side at the time. Due to the Sun's rotation we missed being hit by a margin of days.",SciTech
eo6sqf,31,"Today I learned that What's the Frequency, Kenneth?"" is a song by R.E.M. The song's title refers to an incident in New York City in 1986, when two then-unknown assailants attacked journalist Dan Rather, while repeating ""Kenneth, what is the frequency?""",Literature
eo5rj6,27,"Today I learned that Sandy Island a non-existent island included on many maps and nautical charts, including National Geographic Society and Google Maps. It showed up on maps in the late 19th century, until that 2012 when a ship ""undiscovered"" it. It was removed from French hydrographic charts in 1974.",SciTech
eo1tyr,23,"Today I learned that Alexander A. Drabik. The first invader since Napoleon to cross the Rhine into Germany; During the battle of Remagen, WW2.",Other
eo8nof,26,Today I learned that three English sailors walked from Mexico to Nova Scotia in 1568,Travel_Geo
eoete5,22,"Today I learned that A double yolk occurs in an egg when a chicken releases two yolks into the same shell. Double yolks are usually produced by young chickens. Since their reproductive systems have not fully matured, they periodically release two yolks instead of one",Food_Drink
eocw3d,19,"Today I learned that the word ""pastiche"" is the opposite of ""parody""",Literature
eodn2p,18,"Today I learned that survey says 44 percent of adults said they were likely to make a New Year’s resolution. Among them, 13 percent set out to exercise more, making it the most common resolution. And most likely to give up on this resolution as early as mid-January.",Psychology
eo91n5,19,Today I learned that The SUN in SUN Microsystems stands for Stanford University Network,SciTech
eo5mfz,18,"Today I learned that Rewcuers can't get the almost 60 bodies from Air France flight 447 that crashed in 2009 because while the bodies are perfectly preserved, they decompose immediately as they are brought to the surface. Therefore they sit, still buckled, at the bottom of the ocean.",Other
eof5kl,18,"Today I learned that despite sauropod dinosaurs (Brontosaurus, Apatosaurus, Diplodocus, Brachiosaurus, etc.) being typified by long necks, one sauropod actually evolved an unusually short neck. Brachytrachelopan lived in Jurassic Argentina and probably evolved its shortened neck to eat low-growing plants.",Literature
eo8u32,15,Today I learned that Flamingos stand on their tip toes most of the time and the bend in the leg we see is actually their ankles and not their knees which are closer to the body and covered in feathers. They get their pink hue from all the microscopic shrimp and algae they ingest.,SciTech
eoi34a,16,Today I learned that North Korea and Cuba are the only places you can't buy Coca-Cola.,Politics
eofxfn,17,Today I learned that the beloved Hayao Miyazaki classic Kiki's Delivery Service is actually based off a book of the same name by author Eiko Kadono.,Literature
eoe72z,15,"Today I learned that Durian was banned on hotel and public transport. Despite its stinky smell, Malaysian people love it and have the highest consumption of 11Kg/pax/year (<0.1 kg for US). Musang King is the best durian variety with a hefty price of 20-30 USD per fruit, highly demanded and you can see a long queue",Other
eod5t2,14,Today I learned that Taylor Swift sang Smelly Cat with Phoebe Buffay,Pets_Animals
envw3m,68470,"Today I learned that during 2005 in Glendale, CA a suicidal man parked his car in front of a commuter train. The train derailed and collided with two additional trains resulting in over a 100 casualties. The man survived and was sentenced to life without parole.",SciTech
enm5ch,12532,Today I learned that An additional 20 minutes commuting each day lowers job satisfaction equivalent to a 19% pay cut,Other
eno42o,9478,Today I learned that Female Atlantic right whales lower their voices to a whisper when communicating with their young to prevent “eavesdropping” by predators,Psychology
env1f2,6839,"Today I learned that since roosters crow at an average of 130 decibels, their external auditory canals close off completely when they fully open their beak. This prevents them from damaging their own hearing when they crow.",Pets_Animals
enoxhh,5036,"Today I learned that pre WWII socialite Peggy Guggenheim admitted to having slept with 1,000 men, and when asked how many husbands she has had, Peggy replied ""You mean my own, or other people's?"".",Other
enqlig,3120,Today I learned that Godzilla's roar was created by dragging a resin-coated leather glove along the loosened strings of a double bass.,Other
enuezo,2854,"Today I learned that a booker for WCW once told Mark Calaway, then using the name Mean Mark Callous, that nobody would ever pay to see him wrestle. The next year he left the company and joined WWF and started wrestling as The Undertaker",Sports
enq2fu,1651,"Today I learned that During WW1 Germany refused to feed occupied Belgium, which was blockaded and unable to fulfill its food demands. In response Herbert Hoover established the Commission for Relief in Belgium. The CRB shipped 5.7 million tons of food and fed 11 million Belgians between 1914 and 1919.",Food_Drink
enrq1k,1336,"Today I learned that various networks suggested the title of the show [Schitt's Creek] be changed to sound less profane. The Levys resisted and to prove their point, brought pages copied from a phone book showing listings for individuals with the ""Schitt"" surname. The CBC allowed them to keep the original title.",Literature
entupr,807,Today I learned that the symbol on the flag of Kyrgyzstan is what you see when you look up while inside a yurt,Politics
enx6mc,664,"Today I learned that of ""Hammer"" Simwinga, a Zambian man who has helped stop poaching in North Luangwa Nat'l Park. Most villages near the park relied on poaching for income. Simwinga eliminated the need for poaching for 35K+ people in 60 villages by teaching sunflower planting, beekeeping, & sustainable farming.",Other
enuvuu,510,"Today I learned that Her Imperial Highness Farahnaz Pahlavi lives a very anonymous and discreet life in New York City. She reportedly attempted to find employment at international aid agencies such as UNICEF, but, according to her mother, was rejected because of her name",Politics
enxvgs,376,"Today I learned that there is a traffic signal in Syracuse, NY where the green signal is on the top because local Irish youths kept breaking it when the ""British"" red symbol appeared on top. When they refused to stop breaking it, the State gave in.",Politics
enyudy,330,"Today I learned that at 107 years old, the original ""man in the monster suit"" who played Godzilla is still alive.",Movies_TV
enolti,300,"Today I learned that an IPhone 5 has 240,000 times more memory than the Voyager spacecraft (which is now in Interstellar Space and still transmitting)",SciTech
enx1s2,299,Today I learned that microwave ovens operate on 2.4 GHz and can interfere with your WiFi.,SciTech
enylpl,261,"Today I learned that lactose intolerance was a dominant trait in humans thousands of years ago, as the gene that controlled tolerance usually switched to intolerance after infancy.",Other
enpzzy,227,"Today I learned that Igor Stravinsky wrote an orchestral arrangement of ""The Star-Spangled Banner"" while he lived in Boston in 1944. The Boston police issued Stravinsky a warning for ""tampering with public property"" and confiscated his arrangement from the music stands.",Music
enpfep,216,"Today I learned that cotton was originally placed in pill bottles to keep the pills from breaking during transport. But nowadays, pills are coated and the cotton is not needed, but most companies still put the cotton in because consumers expect it.",Other
enx7p6,161,"Today I learned that 1 in 5000 Americans experience sudden deafness syndrome, when a patient experiences a sudden pop and hearing is gone in an instant.",Psychology
envu4d,159,"Today I learned that in the 2011 census, the religion in the United Kingdom with the seventh most members was ""Jedi Knights"", with 176,632 adherents. In contrast, only 2,418 people professed themselves to be Scientologists.",Religion
enrv2x,144,"Today I learned that in Raphael's painting of ""Young Woman with Unicorn"" that the unicorn was originally a dog. You can see where the artist painted over the ears on the woman's sleeves.",Pets_Animals
envr67,126,"Today I learned that - The palolo worm exhibits unique breeding behavior. During the breeding season the back part of the worm breaks free and swims to the surface as a separate animal, complete with eyes. The front end, still attached to its tube, regenerates a new posterior end.",Pets_Animals
eo0579,130,"Today I learned that in Ontario, anyone living within 50km of a nuclear plant can order free iodine tablets for use in the event of a nuclear accident. Anyone within 10km receives them by mail automatically.",Art_Event
enrk70,119,"Today I learned that in 2010, barely half of U.S. adults were married, which was a record low. For perspective, in 1960, 72% of adults were married.",Psychology
enysef,117,"Today I learned that A measles infection can cause ""immune amnesia"", where the body's antibodies against previous infections can be reduced by up to 70%",Other
enxzgu,92,"Today I learned that Nebraska's highest honor is being a 'Nebraska Admiral', despite Nebraska being the Us's only triply-landlocked state. It has been awarded to numerous presidents, Bill Gates and Bill Murray, and The Queen.",SciTech
enr64t,91,"Today I learned that in WWII, the Germany Army had a unit of soldiers called the “Stomach Division”- men who had stomach disorders or injuries. This made it easier for them to be given special food and to isolate infectious or unpleasant conditions. In 1944, the Division surrendered and 10,000 Germans became POWs.",Food_Drink
enlif4,80,"Today I learned that Millions of years ago, the collisions between the continents of Avalonia (where England and Wales were) and Laurentia (where Scotland was), formed the Scottish Highlands border. The different soil and rocks have lead to differences in flora, fauna and societies between the two countries.",Other
enpjrp,72,Today I learned that some cats are allergic to humans.,Pets_Animals
enw1ql,66,"Today I learned that The Introduction played in Rush's song ""YYZ"" which refers to Toronto's Airport ID code actually spells out Y-Y-Z in Morse Code using various musical arrangements",Music
eno19d,69,Today I learned that Ancient Romans used ground up mouse brain as toothpaste.,SciTech
enwdfx,63,"Today I learned that Beards can have a cheesy smell because of the odorless fatty acid in sweat that mixes with bacteria since the bacteria is feeding off of the sweat. Women have a similar problem with bacteria consuming their sweat, but the smell created is oniony",SciTech
ens6sm,59,"Today I learned that there are 18,617 named islands that are part of the United States and its territories!",Travel_Geo
enmpp5,57,"Today I learned that the Russian General, Barclay de Tolly, who appears as a character in War and Peace, was of Scottish ancestry. The name 'Barclay' is from the Barclay clan of Scotland, while 'de Tolly' refers to Towie (Gaelic, Tollaigh) in Aberdeenshire.",Literature
enns07,57,Today I learned that eating 3 or more apricot kernels in one day can give you cyanide poisoning.,Food_Drink
enze81,51,Today I learned that of “Mr. First” Omero Catan who was “first” 537 times including the first paying customer to skate the Rockefeller Plaza ice rink. First ticket holder to enter two World's Fairs. First through the Lincoln Tunnel and first to put a coin in a New York City parking meter.,Politics
enws4a,45,"Today I learned that Manhattan has a small section of land connected to the mainland US. Marble Hill was previously the tip of Manhattan island, but was cut off by a canal in 1895 and eventually joined to the Bronx in 1914 when a creek was filled in. It has, however, remained technically part of Manhattan.",Other
enz7ht,40,Today I learned that one America’s first doomsday cults was in Philly and their hideout is still around.,Other
eny3xk,36,"Today I learned that of the Futuro ""UFO houses"" which were designed in the 60s to be easily transportable to new locations.",SciTech
enwlkf,41,Today I learned that the 1981 comedy film ‘The Cannonball Run’ starring Burt Reynolds was actually a race event organized by Car & Driver editor Brock Yates to protest the 55 mph speed limit. It was the Cannonball Baker Sea-To-Shining-Sea Memorial Trophy Dash. There were 5 races run between 1971 & 1979.,SciTech
enque5,40,"Today I learned that of the McCrone report which focused on oil and gave a highly favourable projection for the economy of an independent Scotland with a ""chronic surplus to a quite embarrassing degree and its currency would become the hardest in Europe"". This led to it being classified as secret until that 2005.",Politics
enltkq,40,Today I learned that the recipe for the popular cough sweet Fisherman's Friend has remained mostly unchanged since it's creation in 1865,Food_Drink
eo0nvb,39,"Today I learned that Marie Antoinette, the Queen of France during the French Revolution, never said ""Let them eat cake.""",Other
entksd,37,Today I learned that The top 15 stadiums in the US by capacity are all College Football Stadiums - you need to reach #16 for a professional team.,Sports
eno2mt,34,"Today I learned that one of Mozart’s patrons was so annoyed by the composer’s frequent absences, that he had his steward throw Mozart out of the room and kick his backside. The patron dismissed Mozart with the words: “He should just go then; I don't need him!"".",Music
enmais,41,Today I learned that A 2019 paper shows how brain-to-brain communication is possible and shows some interesting similarities it has to convention social networks.,SciTech
eo18bi,42,Today I learned that Pacific Gas & Electric attempted to build a nuclear reactor In Bodega Bay CA where the San Andreas Fault line ran directly through the reactor core. Protests by locals were ignored until that an 8.6 earthquake in Alaska caused them to be listened to.,Other
enltyg,34,"Today I learned that The New York Times, Associated Press, Reuters, Washington Post, and Yahoo! Sports already use AI to generate content. The Press Association is partnering with news automation specialists Urbs Media to have robots write 30,000 local news stories each month.",News
enryog,33,Today I learned that The largest saltwater crocodile ever caught was almost 22 feet in length.,Other
enyrrw,31,Today I learned that Kirk Douglas's wife is also over 100 years old.,Phatic
enxedi,34,Today I learned that Kodak Had a Secret Nuclear Reactor Loaded With Enriched Uranium Hidden In a Basement,SciTech
enzkux,32,Today I learned that the 1986 NBA Slam Dunk Contest winner was only 5 feet 7 inches tall,Sports
enwmy3,30,Today I learned that a very few 1944 pennies were struck with steel and they are extremely valuable. An easy way to test is to hold a magnet to the penny. If it sticks to the magnet you could be the owner of a very rare and valuable coin!,Other
enycgb,28,"Today I learned that for over 300 years, the Phillipines was a day behind its neighbors in Asia despite being at the same longtitude due to the curvature of the International Date Line.",Other
eny6bv,31,"Today I learned that Buffalo wings got their name because they were first served in Buffalo, New York and not because of the buffalo sauce.",Food_Drink
enm6cd,27,"Today I learned that The Hotel Montana was one of the nicest hotels in Haiti's capital city, until that it collapsed in the 2010 earthquake and the former restaurant became a temporary morgue. It once attracted an international blend of tourists, aid workers and dignitaries",Other
enyhps,28,"Today I learned that people originally thought pennies would bring good luck because of religious beliefs.Ancient civilizations said metals-like copper-were gifts from Gods.Also, it comes down to the battle between good and evil-Finding a penny heads up meant you’d have luck on your side, tails would mean bad luck.",Religion
enw5bx,23,Today I learned that historians are not sure why North Carolina is nicknamed The Tar-Heel State,SciTech
enqn38,28,Today I learned that there’s a difference between hot cocoa and hot chocolate; hot cocoa is made with cocoa powder while hot chocolate is made with already-processed chocolate (like in syrup or melted form),Food_Drink
enm67k,27,"Today I learned that Turkey's civil code is based on the Swiss civil code. The Swiss civil code was used as a model and came into force, without any major alterations, in Turkey in 1926.",Other
enxvt2,23,Today I learned that the chia seeds used in smoothies are the same seed that’s used in Chia Pets,Food_Drink
enlh81,23,Today I learned that Jack Albertson (Grandpa Joe in Charlie and the Chocolate factory) won an academy award for best supporting actor in 1968,Movies_TV
en9a32,8221,"Today I learned that In the late 1960s, U.S. Congress proposed a measure known as the Uniform Monday Holiday Act where all federal holidays fell on a Monday, as a way of creating more three-day weekends for the nation’s workers, thus reducing employee absenteeism.",Travel_Geo
en7fi2,3323,"Today I learned that the average human body temperature has been dropping by 1/20 of a degree Fahrenheit per decade, since being established as 98.6 in 1851. The reason is improved health and thus reduced population-level inflammation; heat is a symptom of inflammation.",Other
encrft,2611,"Today I learned that Gray wolves were reintroduced into Yellowstone National Park in 1995, resulting in regeneration of the entire ecosystem [Trophic cascade]. After the wolves were driven extinct regionally nearly 100 years ago, scientists began to fully understand their role in the food web as a keystone species.",Food_Drink
en64q8,1211,Today I learned that Peeling away Scotch tape in a vacuum releases enough x-rays to image your hand.,Other
end6yf,585,"Today I learned that Since 2019, Playboy's Playmate pictorials are now shot by women. There is also an intimacy coach/coordinator to ensure that everyone is comfortable with what's happening in the photo shoots",Psychology
en8q5f,514,Today I learned that Research shows that most Americans identify their own youth as their country's greatest years - regardless of how old they were. The phenomenon is known as the 'reminiscence bump',Other
eni5jz,650,Today I learned that Duncan Keith from the Blackhawks strapped a girl who couldn't talk or walk to him and took her out on the ice to play.,Sports
en6y2e,411,Today I learned that Spanish ultrarunner Ricardo Abad holds the world record for running a marathon every day for 607 consecutive days. He ran all these marathons alongside working 8 hour shifts in a factory.,Sports
en8mt5,371,"Today I learned that New York State is the first and only state in the U.S. to ban declawing of house cats except if medically necessary. (Declawing, or onychectomy, surgically amputates all or part of the end bones of a cat's toes using a one of three methods: scalpel blade, guillotine trimmers, or laser).",Pets_Animals
enc009,377,"Today I learned that in 2008 Laura Matthews who had legally adopted the middle name 'Skywalker' was refused her passport, because her signature L. Skywalker infringed trademark rights",Politics
enhlb7,489,"Today I learned the Great Pyramid of Cholula is the largest and heaviest structure in the world, nearly doubling the weight of the Great Pyramid of Giza. The structure looks like a natural hill and thus wasn't discovered for many millennia.",Other
enh1vq,409,Today I learned that drinking coffee or tea while eating fish or sushi will decrease the amount of mercury your body would absorb from the fish.,Pets_Animals
enabr8,285,"Today I learned that the album ""Trout Mask Replica"" by Captain Beefheart was composed by a man who had limited musical knowledge but held a cult leader like control over the band, allegedly refusing to let them leave and making weird rules that bordered on brainwashing. The album is now considered a work of art.",Art_Event
enamjg,246,"Today I learned that Pope Innocent IV wrote a letter to the Mongols in 1245, appealing to them for peace (unaware that for the Mongols, peace is a synonym of subjection). The Khan replied with a demand for the Pope to surrender. He had little understanding of faraway Europe or the Pope's significance.",Religion
en8bn7,210,"Today I learned that if customers had an overheating problem with their Apple ||| computer, Apple's official solution was ""Lift the computer two inches and drop it""",SciTech
ena3q1,187,Today I learned that The human ear is so sensitive that it can hear sound waves that move the eardrum less than the width of a hydrogen atom.,SciTech
enh8o6,211,"Today I learned that Rock Your Body and other songs were originally given to Michael Jackson for his 2001 album Invincible, but he turned it down. The rejected songs ended up on Justin Timberlake's debut album.",Music
encq1e,165,Today I learned that India’s supreme court has declared that preservation of the Taj Mahal from environmental degradation is a “hopeless cause”,Politics
endbow,136,"Today I learned that Rush has released 24 gold records and 14 platinum records (including 3 multi-platinum), placing them fifth behind The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Kiss and Aerosmith for the most consecutive gold or platinum studio albums by a rock band in the United States.",Music
enbuny,133,"Today I learned that for the Live Aid concerts in 1985, Phil Collins performed in London, boarded a Concorde jet, and performed in Philadelphia on the same day.",Art_Event
en8uu9,130,"Today I learned that only fifteen paintings of Leonardo Da Vinci have survived to our days. On the other hand, his notebooks preserved thousans of drawings an notes.",Other
en9klb,128,"Today I learned that of Extreme Ironing, a sport in which people take ironing boards to remote locations and iron clothes",Sports
enhecy,134,"Today I learned that modern human meat isn't nearly as nutritious as other animals. Human meat is roughly 1300 calories per kg, where as boars are 4000 calories per kg.",Pets_Animals
enjxhy,183,"Today I learned that in 1966, water was flown to Disneyland from seas around the world to pour into the ""It's a Small World"" ride as a way to signify union and peace in the wake of the Cuban Missile Crisis.",Other
en8yjn,109,"Today I learned that If you buy something cheap in a bargain store, you are more likely to buy second more expensive item because you feel like you saved money on the first item. This is known as the Momentum Effect in marketing.",Other
enfm3v,100,"Today I learned that a drop kick is legal in the NFL. Meaning, instead of having someone set the ball and the kicker kick it off the ground, they can hold it and drop kick it. The last successful drop kick field goal was in 1937. But it’s still legal to this day.",Sports
enbblc,95,"Today I learned that Marlon Brando was paid $3.7 million, plus 11% of the profits, for his cameo in Superman, while Christopher Reeve was paid $250,000 for the title role.",Movies_TV
enao3o,98,"Today I learned that in the 600s BC, King Sennacherib of Assyria grew so tired of resistance from the city of Babylon that he destroyed it by building canals and flooding the entire city.",Other
en5ydp,80,"Today I learned that in the 1940s to 1950s, ""bullet bras"" became a fashion trend among women. The bras are coned-shape, stiffer, and have pointed ends. It was popularized by Hollywood actresses during those times.",Fashion
en992b,76,Today I learned that Leonardo Da Vinci's notebooks are all online,Other
engd16,61,Today I learned that The symbol for division with two dots and a line is called an obelus. It comes from the same root as obelisk and means a sharped stick or dagger.,Math
en5zgt,60,"Today I learned that - In The 80's BBC banned Sinn Fein voices and over dubbed them on broadcast, this is so they couldn't give coded messages in how they presented and pronounced certain words.",Movies_TV
enjhz0,70,Today I learned that 56-year-old James Robertson for 12 years had walked 21 miles every weekday to get to/from work. He never missed a day.,Other
encosf,62,"Today I learned that NYC Metrocards have a slanted corner to help riders know which way to swipe the card without looking, also improving accessibility for the visually impaired.",Psychology
enbxxu,60,Today I learned that natural gas doesn't normally have much of a smell. The rotten egg smell is added so it is easier to know if there is a leak.,SciTech
enjvld,76,"Today I learned that China's state news agency Xinhua uses AI to present the news. They say the presenters can ""work"" 24 hours a day, ""reducing news production costs"". An AI system has been used to synthesise the presenters' voices, lip movements and expressions.",News
enh7hi,48,Today I learned that a Time Traveler convention was held by an MIT student in order to see if time travelers would attend from the future,SciTech
en5s3s,49,Today I learned that New research shows that dinosaurs probably didn't roar.,SciTech
en5in6,41,"Today I learned that Tehran's Carpet Museum exhibits a variety of Persian carpets, dating from the 16th century to the present. The museum's exterior is designed both to resemble a carpet loom, and to cast shade on the exterior walls, reducing the impact of the hot summer sun on the interior temperature",Art_Event
engwwt,36,"Today I learned that in the Year of The Five Emperor's in 193 A.D, the Praetorian Guard sold the throne to the highest bidder. Didius Julianus, a wealthy senator bought it, and was assassinated 9 weeks later by a soldier.",Politics
ene814,35,"Today I learned that Jeanne Sauvé was the first woman to serve as Canada's governor general. Almost immediately, Sauvé made it clear that she would use her time as vicereine to promote issues surrounding youth and world peace, as well as that of national unity",Other
engp9c,35,"Today I learned that twins (both identical and fraternal) have a left handed incidence of 20+%, yet it is only 10.8% of the overall population.",SciTech
enbny9,34,"Today I learned that a boss and his employee were on a long drive home when the boss disclosed he also owned a production company and was desperately in the search of the long-lost car from the 1968 movie ""Bullitt."" He wanted it for a new movie he was working on. ""I have it"" replied his employee.",SciTech
en72h4,33,"Today I learned that dolphins have their own signature call whistle (name), apart from having a signature whistle for a whole pod of dolphins.",SciTech
enby4q,28,"Today I learned that The windcatcher in the Aghazadeh Mansion is regarded as one of the finest examples of windcatchers in the world. The facade of this building has been portrayed on the 20,000 rial bills since 2015",Other
enhn0i,27,"Today I learned that while cuttlefish share similarities with octopuses (tentacles, camouflage, etc.) and they may look simular, cuttlefish posses a body length torpedo shaped bone that gives their body it's shape.",SciTech
en4zm8,28,Today I learned that the Pontifical Swiss Guard started out as hired mercenaries to protect the Pope over 500 years ago.,Religion
en07vr,72506,"Today I learned that despite being 8 times smaller, Spotify pays music artists twice as much as YouTube does. The music industry makes more money selling vinyl records than from YouTube.",Music
emw9a7,55168,"Today I learned that two Buddhists who bought £5,000 of live Crustacea and released them into the sea for good karma, were fined £15,000 for ‘untold damage’ to the environment by introducing non-native species.",Other
emryby,36367,Today I learned that A hacker broke into people's routers and patched them so they couldn't be abused by other hackers.,Psychology
emvfl3,2528,"Today I learned that in 1901 a wealthy Parisian woman established an ""X Prize"" of 100,000 francs for the first person to make contact with aliens. Contact with Martians didn't count — as everybody already knew there was life on Mars. The prize was eventually awarded to the Apollo 11 astronauts in 1969.",SciTech
emrcmx,2373,"Today I learned that During the Trial of Joan of Arc, the prosecution, headed by Pierre Cauchon, sent an agent to France to collect dirt on her life in her home village. Cauchon was enraged when the agent ""had found nothing concerning Joan that he would not have liked to find about his own sister"".",Other
emz3s4,1860,Today I learned that The word facetious contains all five vowels in alphabetical order.,SciTech
emqof0,1602,"Today I learned that of Manichaeism, a religion which thrived between the third and seventh centuries, and at its height was one of the most widespread religions in the world. Briefly the main rival to Christianity before the spread of Islam in the competition to replace classical paganism.",Religion
en1lo6,1286,"Today I learned that of a man who retired at 61 and becames a perpetual hiker. Over 15 years he walked over 34,000 miles (55,000 KM). He became the first known person to hike the entire Appalachian Range in North America, from Newfoundland to the Keys and more and more.",Other
emq8q6,1242,Today I learned that a number of tiny bees were found living in the swollen left eye of a Taiwanese woman. They were “sweat bees” and had been living off her perspiration.,SciTech
emttmf,919,"Today I learned that only 17% of restaurants fail within their first year, despite the commonly touted figure of 9 / 10",Other
emsyl2,810,"Today I learned that a Boarding School called 'Midwest Academy' permanently closed in 2017 because ""the school kept teens in isolation in 6-foot-by-8-foot rooms for weeks, requiring them to sit for hours on end in specific postures with little food""",SciTech
emw98l,683,Today I learned that - that it is not air in your chip bag. It's nitrogen. Nitrogen keeps the chips from oxidizing which keeps them fresh and chrispy,SciTech
ems3kf,524,Today I learned that the Pentagon was built in less than a year and a half and was only supposed to be temporary,Other
emsxjt,377,"Today I learned that of the Pineberry. Shaped like a strawberry, it is white with red seeds when ripe. Some people describe the flavor as similar to pineapple.",Other
emy5wq,307,"Today I learned that James Richard Shinn was a master book thief. Using expert techniques and fraudulent documents, he would ultimately pillage world-class libraries to the tune of half a million dollars or more. A detective called him “the most fascinating, best, smartest crook I ever encountered.''",Literature
emxaz9,260,"Today I learned that .tv domains are actually the property of the small pacific island nation of Tuvalu, and their sale/use makes up a large portion of their governments revenue.",Travel_Geo
emwf2c,236,"Today I learned that playing the didgeridoo can be an effective treatment for sleep apnea and snoring. It strengthens the muscles in the upper airway, which reduces their tendency to collapse during sleep.",Other
emta79,212,"Today I learned that Malaysia has an unusual rotating monarchy, where the top job rotates between nine hereditary state rulers every five years.",Politics
en3o84,178,"Today I learned that there was a stereotype that the Scottish people are cheap. The use of the term 'Scotch' in the name was a pejorative meaning ""stingy"" in the 1920s and 1930s. This is where the brand name Scotch (eg Scotch Tape, Scotch Brite) is from.",Other
emr2qf,146,"Today I learned that Burning candles is bad for your health, making homes as polluted as a typical Beijing apartment",Other
en0vne,142,"Today I learned that Rush drummer Neil Peart traveled 28,000 miles on his BMW motorcycle between 72 shows in 2012/2013.",Art_Event
emvq69,143,"Today I learned that in the USSR, vodka produced by the state-owned brands used to come in half-liter bottles which once opened couldn't be recapped",Food_Drink
emvven,141,Today I learned that Russians distill 66 million gallons of alcohol at home per year,Food_Drink
emxdyd,137,Today I learned that Pokemons Head writer Takeshi Shudo revealed that he originally intended the show to end with Ash Ketchum being revealed as an old man who had Imagined all of his Pokemon Adventures.,Literature
emvpqo,132,"Today I learned that Jack Link's doesn't refer to sausage links, but an actual guy from Wisconsin named ""Jack Link"" who still owns the company today.",Other
emqzju,117,"Today I learned that fireflies in southeast Asia have an internal clock they use to synchronize flashes. When a near firefly flashes, others speed up their clock a touch. The result is an array of fireflies flashing on in unison.",SciTech
en4c6r,131,"Today I learned that of Aurora, an exascale computer that neuroscientists plan to use to make a map of the human brain, or connectome. The brain has more connections than the milky way has stars; mapping it would represent the single largest dataset ever collected about anything in the history of the world.",SciTech
emuo8v,115,Today I learned that a tree from New Caledonia is the first known hyperaccumulator; its sap has 25% nickel in dry mass; as of 2016 approximately 450 nickel hyperaccumulators have been documented,Other
emtoop,112,"Today I learned that one of W.C. Fields' first acting jobs was as a professional drownee, who faked being saved and resuscitated to draw crowds to an Atlantic City boardwalk.",Other
emxvyo,95,"Today I learned that Martin Scorsese first heard about Leonardo DiCaprio from Robert De Niro, who worked with then 19-year-old DiCaprio in 'This Boy's Life', and suggested his work to Scorsese as ""impressive."" Scorsese and DiCaprio have brought in a total of $1.3 billion in earnings from 5 feature films since 2002.",Movies_TV
en13h6,93,Today I learned that Neil Peart was working at his families farm supply store when Rush's managers came to the store asking him to audition for the band.,Other
emrz5u,88,"Today I learned that there are over 300 Waffle Houses in the Atlanta, GA metro area",Other
emssyf,83,"Today I learned that Scientists discovered the oldest record of auroras written on 2,700-year-old cuneiform tablets from Babylonian and Assyrian astrologers. The tablets describes a ""red glow"" that covered the entire sky at the same time solar activity peaked in the region.",Other
emz4y3,79,"Today I learned that the events that transpire in the Rick and Morty episode ""A Rickle in Time"" are based off a real quantum mechanical theory of multiverses",Art_Event
emr3bv,81,"Today I learned that The U.S. Embassy in Australia accidentally sent out an invitation to a ""cat pajama-jam"" featuring a photo of a cat dressed as the Sesame Street character Cookie Monster.",Pets_Animals
en2v43,84,Today I learned that Disney has the legal authorization to build a nuclear power plant to power their theme park(s).,Entertainment
emwwyx,75,"Today I learned that of Fridtjof Nansen, a Norwegian Polar explorer who, while in Greenland, stopped on an ice floe to rest - but it broke off and floated away, and he remained on that ice floe for a month",Other
emol2k,73,Today I learned that Pinball was banned in New York until that 1976 ending an almost 30 year ban because it was considered to be gambling. Pinball was also banned in Oakland until that 2014 when the ban was rediscovered and repealed during an investigation about online gambling,Other
emuzna,64,Today I learned that the shark in Finding Nemo was named Bruce because of the nickname the crew gave the shark in Jaws.,Movies_TV
emsnie,63,"Today I learned that after the 2000 summer Paralympic Games, Spain had their gold medals in basketball stripped after finding that 10 out of 12 players weren't actually disabled. Spoiler: an undercover journalist playing for the team exposed the organization.",Sports
en1ar7,56,"Today I learned that the worlds smallest mammal is the bumblebee bat, weighing an average of 2 grams.",SciTech
emrdko,47,Today I learned that Scientists are developing self-healing robot muscles that work just like our own.,SciTech
en2rn2,42,"Today I learned that the Mystery Gang's van in What's New, Scooby Doo? was painted by its previous owners; a popular family band, known as the Mystery Kids. The van's design was painted by Flash Flannigan, the band's pianist, before he stormed off and quit.",Movies_TV
emug4n,48,"Today I learned that of the Southern Cross Expedition, which put the first humans on Antarctica in 1898. Led by an explorer with no scientific experience, the ten-man team spent the winter eating penguins, relaxing in an improvised sauna, and racing dogsleds",Sports
emw0rf,42,"Today I learned that the Discovery Expedition, the first official British Antarctic Expedition in the Golden Age of Exploration, was sponsored by Cadbury, who supplied the expedition’s 35 men with 3,500lbs (1,600kg) of chocolate.",Food_Drink
emt88g,40,Today I learned that the White House is connected to the Treasury building via an underground tunnel,Other
emseht,44,"Today I learned that the world's shortest border is between Spain's exclave of Peñón de Vélez de la Gomera and Morocco, a narrow piece of land 85 meters (278.87 ft) in length.",Travel_Geo
en01aq,40,Today I learned that the song Chandelier by Sia is about the descent into Alcoholism,Music
emwedu,39,Today I learned that Dana Carvey was in a show about a helicopter called Blue Thunder before he ever became famous for his characters on SNL,Other
en2byc,41,"Today I learned that during a taping of the Tonight Show, actress Della Reese suffered a near-fatal aneurysm mid-interview, the remainder of the show was cancelled and it was one of the few episodes never aired (Reese later recovered).",Movies_TV
ems9v5,39,Today I learned that (the hard way) that being allergic to cold is a real thing,Psychology
emzhcy,32,"Today I learned that Grits and Polenta are essentially the same thing, just ground from different corn. 🌽",Food_Drink
emxfra,28,Today I learned that crushed walnut shells can be used to sandblast things to clean or deburr them,Food_Drink
emuvr5,27,Today I learned that Harry Connick's mother-in-law is the designer of the Sacagawea dollar coin and the Irish Famine Memorial in Washington D.C.,Politics
emwuit,29,Today I learned that injections into or around a patients eye during medical procedures can cause sedated patients to sneeze involuntarily which can cause damage if the needle is not removed before the patient sneezes.,Other
emru38,28,"Today I learned the 10th president, John Tyler, has two living grandchildren!",Other
en39be,25,Today I learned that Forest City. An entire futuristic luxury city built at once by one company on artificial land in Malaysia.,Other
emoi3h,27,Today I learned that in Japan traffic lights are blue instead of green due to linguistics,Other
en055z,25,Today I learned that the band Everything But The Girl have been on permanent hiatus since 2000 even though both members remain married and have 3 children.,Music
emqar6,22,"Today I learned that in a Portuguese village, kids are encouraged to smoke two days a year",SciTech
emurkw,23,Today I learned that prison break star Dominc Purcell and his brother once saved the life of a choking baby at the side of the road while in Ireland.,Movies_TV
en3zkb,21,"Today I learned that Winona Ryder was named after her hometown, Winona, Minnesota.",Sports
emexbw,9716,"Today I learned that for a cloth bag to actually be sustainable and better for the environment, it has to be reused 131 times to break even with the plastic bags in terms of impact on environment in the process of making. (While plastic bags can also be reused but people just don't)",Psychology
emc6kl,9505,"Today I learned that of a program where shelter cats are cared for by prison inmates. Cats who formerly were in cages can roam freely in a refurbished prison office where inmates are allowed to care for the cats and learn to craft toys, furniture and even knit hats for the cats.",Pets_Animals
emhsh1,8840,"Today I learned that throughout South London, there are large sections of fence made out of WWII stretchers. These stretchers were used by civil authorities to transport the injured during the Blitz. They are what remain of the 600,000 built for the city during the war.",Other
eme2wx,7883,Today I learned that fungi that feed on radiation have developed in the Chernobyl area.,SciTech
emfhwn,7010,Today I learned that Sunflowers are used to assist in clean up after a nuclear disaster. They are known as hyperaccumulators because they are capable of absorbing toxic heavy metals from the ground and have been planted at both Chernobyl and Fukushima to aid in soil restoration.,SciTech
emdgbu,4780,Today I learned that Steven King was once hit by a van. He ended up buying the van and destroying it to make himself feel better,Psychology
eml35m,5264,Today I learned that there are more people who have learned English as a second language than there are native speakers.,SciTech
emb4v3,2127,"Today I learned that Freddie Figgers, who was abandoned in a dumpster as a baby, became very familiar with computers and electronics at a young age and now owns his own company (worth 62 million USD) that sells wireless glucose meters for diabetics",Other
emagq5,1995,"Today I learned that marathon runner Paul Pilkington. In the 1994 LA Marathon, he was paid to set a pace early for other runners with the assumption that he'd eventually drop back during the race. Realizing he had a strong lead, Pilkington shocked everyone by winning.",Other
embiv9,1764,"Today I learned that Switzerland requires all Swiss males to serve at least 260 days in their military. If a male citizen chooses not to serve, they must pay a special tax of 3 percent of their salary.",Politics
em82bb,1162,"Today I learned that a stolen Degas painting worth 800,000 euros was found inside of a suitcase in a bus near Paris, during a random search by customs officials. It had been stolen in 2009. None of the passengers admitted to owning it and nobody was arrested.",Other
emjvb8,1094,"Today I learned that a study by the University of Oxford shows there's no link between violent video games and aggression in teens. Compared to previous research which relied on self-reported data from teens, this study used info from parents to judge the level of aggressive behavior in their children.",SciTech
emif1p,588,"Today I learned that Judge JoAnn Friia who sentenced shady landlord Florence Nyemitei to live in her own building after she forced her tenants to live without heat, hot water, and electricity. The judge was inspired by the 1991 movie ""The Super"" starring Joe Pesci who is sentenced to live in his own building.",Movies_TV
emicx2,464,Today I learned that the Jim Varney character 'Ernest P Worrell' was originally used by an ad agency to sell everything from orange juice to air conditioners.,Movies_TV
emlwmz,442,"Today I learned that Cats rarely meow at each other, it was rather developed exclusively to communicate with people",Pets_Animals
emhod9,271,"Today I learned that Mars' moon Phobos is destined to be shredded, which will create a ring around Mars and change the Red Planet forever.",SciTech
emlo88,235,"Today I learned that sea level rise is caused by two main factors, melting land ice (glaciers), and ""thermal expansion"" the expansion of space between water molecules as the ocean gets warmer. So the ocean is both gaining water molecules, and the water molecules are spreading out and taking up more space.",SciTech
emf4wk,217,"Today I learned that the oldest surviving pornographic movie, A L'Ecu d'Or ou la Bonne Auberge (At the Golden Shield or the Good Inn), dates from 1908. It's likely that earlier films were confiscated and destroyed.",Movies_TV
emjz5k,161,"Today I learned that kiwi birds lay eggs 6 times larger than average for a bird their size, roughly equivalent to a human giving birth to a four year old child.",Pets_Animals
emfj73,155,"Today I learned that in rare cases, trauma to the right frontal lobe of the brain can result in an individual developing neurological symptoms characterized by a tendency to make puns or tell inappropriate jokes. Its known as Witzelsucht or Joke Addiction.",SciTech
emba5m,147,"Today I learned that Professional wrestler Richard Garza, aka ‘Mighty Igor’, began his career in wrestling after he knocked a man unconscious during an argument in the gym. A promoter witnessing the event informed Garza that the man he fought was actually a professional wrestler and promptly invited him to compete.",Art_Event
ematdd,133,"Today I learned that Disney also owns entirely or partially ESPN, Nat Geo, History Channel, Got Talent, VICE, Lifetime, Maker studio, Star India, Tata Sky etc.",Other
emaq6q,109,"Today I learned that in 2007, ESPN's Dan Patrick was asked to become the host of The Price is Right. The stipulation was that his salary wouldn't be disclosed until that he agreed to the contract. Patrick declined and later discovered it would have been $10 million per year. He openly regrets his decision to this day.",Other
emilnw,97,"Today I learned that the odds of winning the publishers clearing house “$5,000 a Week for Life” prize are 1 in 6.2 billion. The odds of winning the powerball jackpot are only 1 in 292 million.",Games
emaobb,93,Today I learned that David Bowie was born David Jones and changed his name to avoid being confused with Davey Jones...the lead singer in the Monkees,Music
em9nao,89,"Today I learned that The Atolla jellyfish is bioluminescent. When attacked, it will launch a series of flashes, whose function is to draw predators who will be more interested in the attacker than itself. This has earned the animal the nickname ""alarm jellyfish"".",Pets_Animals
embdgo,87,"Today I learned that the 1864 folk song ""Oh Where, Oh Where Has My Little Dog Gone"" goes on to praise beer and sausages in its extended verses, then speculates whether the missing dog was made into sausage.",Pets_Animals
emla7k,81,"Today I learned that The rock band Molly Hatchet, which still tours, has had at least 30 different members. The current version features NO original member.",Music
emmrq4,78,"Today I learned that while the United States Supreme Court hear only about 70 cases a year, the Indian Supreme Court hear up to 700 legal matters in a single day.",Politics
emfl9g,71,"Today I learned that when the moon was created, approximately 4 billion years ago, it was orbiting at a distance of only 15000 - 20000 miles away, would have looked about 15 times as wide and its outer surface was an ocean of molten rock. Today it orbits at a distance of 238000 miles and is solid grey rock.",SciTech
emk3c6,71,Today I learned that Director Mel Brooks co-created the TV show Get Smart,Movies_TV
emdzt6,64,"Today I learned that basically all calico cats are female, male calico cats are extremely rare and almost always infertile.",Pets_Animals
ema4z9,61,"Today I learned that of John of Plano Carpini, who was a diplomat sent by the Pope in 1245 to infiltrate the Mongol empire. After returning from his journey he would author the Ystoria Mongalorum, a book on Mongol history, culture, and how to defeat them in battle.",Religion
emhzqh,60,"Today I learned that of Nick Leeson, a broker who single-handedly bankrupted the UK's oldest merchant bank after losing almost £850 million on the stock market.",Art_Event
embfip,55,"Today I learned that Christopher Lee turned down the role of Dr. Barry Rumack in Airplane! The part later went to Leslie Neilsen. Lee later said that turning down the role was ""a big mistake.""",Other
emdpku,56,"Today I learned that the Beach Boys single, 'Good Vibrations' was recorded over a staggering twelve recording sessions in four different studios, resulting in over ninety hours of material. The estimated budget for the singular track was between $390,000 and $590,000 (in 2019).",Travel_Geo
emdauq,57,"Today I learned that Christopher Nolan & Jim Carrey spent years working on a Howard Hughes movie, the passion project was scrapped upon the release of The Aviator. Nolan said 'It was the best thing I've ever written.""",Fashion
emmeme,50,Today I learned that Duracell was the first to use the iconic pink bunny in an advertising campaign. Energizer stole the idea shortly after this ad ran.,Other
embfgs,49,Today I learned that a dogs saliva is antibacterial and generally has a alkaline pH.,Pets_Animals
emh4dj,43,"Today I learned that Great Britain seized two battleships it was building for the Ottoman Empire in 1914, despite the fact that the two countries were not at war. This likely contributed to the Ottoman decision to join the Central Powers, and may have extended World War I by two years.",Other
em954a,45,Today I learned that Observational studies showed increased violent behaviours in people with low cholesterol,Psychology
emcc7z,40,"Today I learned that In Sept 1901 New Zealand became the first country to have separate legislation for the registration of nurses. When the Act became law, nurses who had already trained, could apply to have their names entered on the register. Ellen Dougherty became the first registered in the world.",Politics
embnbs,39,Today I learned that in WW2 the US made cheap guns specifically for mass-dropping in occupied territory.,Other
emf2dy,37,Today I learned that playing music for dairy cows has an effect on the amount of milk that they produce. Cows exposed to slow music produce 3% more milk than cows exposed to fast music. Some farmers already expose their cows to music to aid in milk production.,Music
emliw1,39,"Today I learned that arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF), a group of fungi that have a symbiotic relationship with 80% of land plant species. They deliver water and nutrients to the plant root in exchange for photosynthetic products.",SciTech
emhcnm,33,Today I learned that rain usually starts off as snow—it just melts on the way down.,Weather_Time
em9kdc,35,"Today I learned that Hedgehogs having surprisingly long legs, and the classic hedgehog pose is actually them crouching.",Pets_Animals
emawxq,33,Today I learned that only 20.37% of IMAX theaters across the US are real IMAX theaters.,Movies_TV
emi076,36,"Today I learned that The work of the mythologist Joseph Campbell, especially his book 'The Hero with a Thousand Faces', directly influenced George Lucas, and is what drove him to create the ""modern myth"" of Star Wars.",Literature
emdzaf,33,"Today I learned that of Sabir, a pidgin language used as a lingua franca and spoken throughout the Mediterranean from the 11th to the 19th centuries.",Other
emjnjn,32,"Today I learned that cat can actually speak in English/other language. A secret code of meows can be developed between cat and its owner, unique to that cat alone. So, cats are smart enough to imitate sound similar to their owner. This adorable creature can actually produce about 100 different vocalizations.",Pets_Animals
emfp1y,25,"Today I learned that In the SpongeBob episode 'Karate Choppers' the voice actor for SpongeBob, Tom Kenny, appears wearing red face paint. The scene had to be shot in the Nickelodeon bathroom because Kenny had an interview later that day. Kenny was unable to completely remove the face paint.",Movies_TV
eml732,30,"Today I learned that when New Edition finished their first tour, they were given checks for $1.87 apiece. Tour budget and expenses were given as the explanation as to why they were not paid more.",Other
emjlbp,27,"Today I learned that Stimson House, a 30 bedroom house built in 1890 in Richardsonian Romanesque fashion near downtown LA. It was once the costliest private residence in Los Angeles, and over time has been bombed, lived in by a lumber baron, a brewer, a fraternity, and served as a convent",Fashion
emdpv3,27,"Today I learned that A movie called ""Duck Soup"" came out in 1927, six years before the famous Marx Brothers movie. It was a silent film with Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy. Laurel spends much of the 20-minute movie in drag. ""Duck soup"" was slang for something easy to do, used like ""a piece of cake"" or ""easy as pie.""",Movies_TV
emmimz,29,Today I learned that Bannanas have a compound in them called isopentyl acetate. This is the same compound as the bee alarm pheromone and causes bees to get aggressive and swarm.,Weather_Time
ema9pu,23,"Today I learned that Muzak is actually a brand of background music. The company was started by a former U.S. Army major general, George Owen Squier.",Other
elv2dr,21749,"Today I learned that Monty Python sued ABC over their censorship of season 4 of their show. ABC had cut punchlines and entire characters. The judge and jury watched two versions of a season 4 episode; a BBC one they laughed at, and an edited ABC one which no one laughed at. The judge ruled in ABC’s favour.",Movies_TV
eltmns,14398,"Today I learned that Pope Clement VII personally approved Nicolaus Copernicus’s theory that the Earth revolves around the Sun in 1533, 99 years before Galileo Galilei’s heresy trial for similar ideas.",SciTech
em1b1g,9622,Today I learned that Morgan Freeman wears gold earrings based on an old sailors tradition. They were earrings in order to cover their burial in a forgein land,Literature
elxc88,6893,"Today I learned that Notre-Dame cathedral features a carving of a knight fleeing from a rabbit, symbolizing cowardice. This carving inspired the Rabbit of Caerbannog scene in Month Python and the Holy Grail.",Literature
elump5,3963,"Today I learned that During the Vietnam War the act of ""Fragging"" was when US troops would toss a grenade in their commanding officers tent; known and suspected fragging cases by explosives in Vietnam from 1969 to 1972 totaled nearly 900...",Politics
elvtvc,2275,Today I learned that Loving Vincent is the world’s first fully-painted feature film and took six years to make,Movies_TV
elttsr,1705,Today I learned that Lions still live in their natural habitat in India. There are an estimated 650 lions living in Gir National Park. This makes India the only country where lions and tigers could theoretically meet in the wild.,Travel_Geo
em0oqy,682,"Today I learned that young Abraham Lincoln considered joining the Donner Party to California. The group is notorious for mass cannibalism after becoming trapped in the Sierra Nevada Mountains for 5 months during the winter. He eventually declined due to a budding political career, a toddler and pregnant wife.",Politics
elv85x,372,Today I learned that the acre unit of measurement was originally developed from the amount of area that a pair of oxen could plow in single day,Math
em1oyy,271,"Today I learned that In Denmark it is forbidden to have tattoos done on the face and hands, because Frederik 9. king from 1947-72, joined a maritime education and made a living as a sailor. In that time he got a lot of tattoos. The parliament hoped by passing the ban to prevent the king from having visible tattoos.",SciTech
eltotr,240,"Today I learned that that, to save money on postage, some letter writers in the 19th century turned their paper 90 degrees to continue the correspondence. Examples are called crossed letters and the technique is called cross-hatching or cross-writing.",Other
em5ijy,219,"Today I learned that since modern civilizations and languages likely won't exist 10,000 years from now, signs warning about nuclear waste (which will still be dangerous then) have to be designed to be understood by anyone, without the use of language. These tools include pictograms and hostile architecture.",Politics
em2vmk,212,"Today I learned that the Shrine of Rememberence in Melbourne, Australia was desiged with a cutout in the roof such that sunlight only shines through on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. It lights up the word ""Love"" in the inscription during the moment of silence.",Weather_Time
elv3yw,182,"Today I learned that there was an attempt to steal Lincoln's body. The suspects were caught and a group of Lincoln admirers formed a secret society to hide the body for 16 years until that it was given to Lincoln's son, who had it placed in a concrete vault.",Politics
em4ayl,181,"Today I learned that A pizza company, Zume Pizza uses robots for many stages of pizza production. The pizzas are cooked en route in a van equipped with 56 GPS-equipped automated ovens, timed to be ready shortly before arrival at the address, and are then sliced by a self-cleaning robot cutter.",SciTech
elyhs7,182,"Today I learned that the National Odd Shoe Exchange, a nonprofit organization for people with different sized feet or only one foot to donate and receive shoes for their specific needs.",Fashion
elu05i,149,"Today I learned that Saudi Arabia technically has a prime minister. That post, however, is held by the king.",Politics
elywuw,151,"Today I learned that per capita, the Philippines has the world’s highest use of selfies, social media and text messaging.",Politics
elrbxu,136,Today I learned that MIT researchers published a book back in 1982 called The Limits to Growth predicting that global food per capita will reach its peak around year 2020 followed by a rapid decline.,Food_Drink
em2pkp,133,Today I learned that the human body is unable to synthesize Vitamin C. A diet free of Vitamin C results in scurvy.,Food_Drink
eltnbt,117,Today I learned that the Macy's department store red star logo was inspired by a tattoo that the company's founder had gotten during a sailing trip when he was 15,Other
elyu4w,80,Today I learned that areas of France were so damaged by WWI that the government banned entry and settlement in them- some of these areas still exist today,Politics
elzbs4,76,"Today I learned that Manic Street Preachers lyricist and guitarist Richey Edwards disappeared in 1995, and we still don't know what happened.",Music
elw18n,69,"Today I learned that it's finally possible to get sharp images from ""blurred"" ones using Artificial Intelligence.",SciTech
em5o70,71,"Today I learned that Genocide2600, a hacker group in the 90s and 2000s based in Alaska that sought to expose pedophiles. It was formed of University students from all around the country, and the leader got a job with the FBI through it. More info in comments",SciTech
elr2kg,66,"Today I learned that there is a dyslexia but for numbers and math called Dyscalculia. It means to have severe difficulty in making arithmetical calculations, as a result of brain disorder.",SciTech
em4397,69,Today I learned that In the last four years the United States has increased its oil exports by 700%,Other
em0ctu,56,Today I learned that 24 of the 25 oldest people alive are women.,Other
eltn4b,59,"Today I learned that during the year 1881, three men served as President of the United States: Rutherford B. Hayes, James Garfield, and Chester A. Arthur.",Politics
em2dnm,57,"Today I learned that the Comstock Lode in Nevada was named for Henry “ol’ Pancake” T.P. Comstock, a prospector who was among the first to lay claim to land where gold was found. Comstock sold his stake because of the blue sand that plagued the area and made mining difficult but it turned out to be pure silver ore",Other
elv25n,53,"Today I learned that before she got famous, Kesha broke into Prince's house to plant her demo tape.",Music
elvw95,53,Today I learned that Japan offers a service for renting family members and create a fake family. A person would pay $200 to have a family member for 1 day.,Other
elv5z6,51,"Today I learned that Hy-Brasil, it’s an island that allegedly exists and was on maps for several centuries, yet it’s never been located.",Travel_Geo
eltnnz,44,"Today I learned that there are 11 man-made objects leaving the solar system: 5 probes, 4 3rd stages of rockets, and 2 anti-spin weights.",SciTech
em0y9i,45,"Today I learned that John McDonald, an MLB player who had lost his father just 5 days before, hit a home run in his first at bat back. It was Father’s Day. McDonald only hit 27 home runs in his major league career.",Sports
elvwzo,43,Today I learned that the unit parsec from Star Wars is in fact a real astronomical unit equal to a distance of 31 trillion kilometers or 3.26 lightyears,Math
elqhbn,39,Today I learned that classical guitarists have several ways of trimming their plucking nails. There are various shapes and angles that influence ease of plucking and tone.,Music
em0vfz,38,Today I learned that in response to The Lorax the foresting industry published Truax to teach kids about the importance of logging.,Literature
elznfv,42,Today I learned that in London when houses were rebuilt it was cheaper to bury the excavator under the foundations than recover it.,Other
em2mps,33,"Today I learned that Martin Scorsese made a 16 minute short film in 2015 called The Audition. The production had a budget of $70 million. Robert De Niro, Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt were each paid $13 million for less than two days work.",Movies_TV
em4x31,37,"Today I learned that The NES Hot Seat, an accessory by Power To The 10th Inc in 1990, released in the Midwest US, and available for sale or rent. It was a plastic chair with an attached, modified Quickjoy Ni-5 joystick, that allowed rudimentary motion control by tilting the chair. They went out of business in 1992.",Other
em1sm5,36,"Today I learned that half-pipe design used in skatebording is based on water pipes in the central Arizona desert, where teenagers used to hang out in the 70s",SciTech
elt3mv,36,Today I learned that Woolworth’s department stores are now Foot Locker,Other
em6id5,40,"Today I learned that Tehran's insect museum has over 4 million insect specimens, including 20–25,000 local species, hundreds of primary types and paratypes. Entomologist Mirzayans restlessly continued collecting and identifying insects despite logistic and budgetary restrictions to build the largest collection",Art_Event
em1jwd,38,"Today I learned that there is no surviving copy of the Republic - the most famous work of Zeno of Citium, the founder of Stoic philosophy. It was widely known in antiquity and quotes and paraphrases were preserved by later writers.",Other
elt3m8,33,Today I learned that Event storming is a system to model a computer program with multicolored sticky notes. The idea is to bring together software developers and domain experts so that they may learn from each other.,SciTech
elz2od,30,"Today I learned that many procedures that are done in a dentist's office smell like a nail salon because both professions use the same type of acrylic, mostly for dentures/temporary crowns and fake nails respectively.",Other
eluam7,30,"Today I learned that School phobia a.k.a. school refusal, is an anxiety disorder that may have a genetic component",SciTech
em394d,31,"Today I learned that while making the Man of Steel score, composer Hans Zimmer wanted the drums to sound big and vibrant (the way composer uses a string section). So Hans gathered some of the top drummers in the business and placed their drum sets in a circle around a recording device to get the sound he wanted.",Other
elucik,33,"Today I learned that the thistle beer glass, made for heavy scotch ales, is meant to resemble the national flower of Scotland",Food_Drink
em5z2o,32,Today I learned that Ötzi the Iceman's hiking boots where so well made that hikers today still found them to be very comfortable and warm.,Weather_Time
elbma0,65126,"Today I learned that in 2003, a woman found a stolen painting worth $1 million in the trash on a NYC curb. She felt it ""had power"" and took it without knowing its origin or value. She spent 4 years researching it and discovered it’d been stolen in 1987. She got a $15,000 reward plus a % of its $1,049,000 sale price.",Other
elkgpz,41505,"Today I learned that When quicklime is heated to 2400°C it emits an intense glow. Before the invention of electric lights, quicklime was used as a lighting source for theater productions, and this is where the phrase ""in the limelight"" when referencing celebrity comes from.",SciTech
ela6ic,33994,"Today I learned that a Norman Rockwell painting was discovered in a secret compartment inside the walls of a cartoonists house. It’d been hidden there for 35 years. The cartoonist had forged several paintings he owned to stop his ex-wife from getting them in a divorce settlement, and had hidden the originals.",Other
ellso3,31031,Today I learned that Sasha Baron Cohen once used an alter-ego to interview a concierge in Las Vegas who admitted to possess contact information for deliverance of kids down to the age of 8. Sasha left the scene out of his show and provided the footage to FBI who decided not to pursue the case.,Celebrities
eldy0c,20308,"Today I learned that Alkaline hydrolysis (water cremation) where a body is heated in a mix of water and potassium hydroxide down to its chemical components, which are then disposed of through the sewer, or as a fertilizer. This method takes 1/4 of the energy of heat cremation with less resulting pollutants.",Weather_Time
elbk1a,11876,"Today I learned that There is a teenager who was kicked in the head. As a result her memory resets every two hours, meaning she wakes up thinking every day is 11 June.",Psychology
elh9ql,9259,Today I learned that in 2015 the CEO of U-Haul make his personal phone number public so he could hear the questions and concerns of his customers. Apparently he still answers calls!,Other
elhs3r,2075,"Today I learned that after receiving a bad review on his book The World Rose, author Richard Brittain tracked down the reviewer's name and place of work from Facebook, took a train from England to Scotland, went to the store where she was working, and attacked her with a wine bottle.",Literature
eljmh2,1731,Today I learned that food delivery services (like Doordash) secretly inflate the prices of food listed on their menus,Food_Drink
elbelg,628,"Today I learned that Antartica looks like a one big continent. But with no ice, it would emerge as a giant peninsula and archipelago of mountainous islands, known as Lesser Antarctica or West Antarctica, and a single large landmass about the size of Australia, known as Greater Antarctica or East Antartica.",Travel_Geo
el9qgb,472,"Today I learned that according to the book The Donut: History, Recipes, and Lore from Boston to Berlin, the stereotype ""Cops Eating Doughnut"" was because ""Graveyard cops in the forties and fifties had few choices. They could pack lunch, pray for an all-night diner on their route or fill up on doughnuts""",Literature
eleb4q,295,"Today I learned that in 1983 Michael Jackson and Freddie Mercury worked on a handful of duets that were never finished because Freddie didn't get along with MJ's pet llama, Louie, whom MJ insisted on bringing along to the studio. The duets were finally cobbled together and released in 2013.",Music
el9j4j,264,"Today I learned that a dry climate is determined by precipitation levels. The climate of Antarctica is the coldest on Earth, but it is also extremely dry, it is technically a desert.",Travel_Geo
elm2ee,225,"Today I learned that Humans are still evolving. One fast-evolving gene is human accelerated region 1 (HAR1), which is needed during brain development. In Tibet, a rapid surge in frequency of a mutated gene that increases blood oxygen content gives locals a survival advantage in higher altitudes.",SciTech
elclyq,141,Today I learned that in England a serf who made his way to a chartered town and evaded recapture for one year and a day legally obtained his freedom.,Other
eld2e1,143,Today I learned that Rowan Atkinson the actor that played Mr. Bean has a masters in electrical engineering.,Movies_TV
eliows,132,"Today I learned that of Patches, a B-25 bomber during WWII that had been damaged and repaired so often it could not fly straight and level except with 8° of left aileron trim and 6° of right rudder being constantly applied.",Politics
elmyjp,98,Today I learned that Australia has hundreds of thousands of feral camels.,Other
elfl78,83,Today I learned that a bale of hay with too much moisture in it may spontaneously combust,SciTech
eljmqf,76,"Today I learned that the word ""sesame"" is at least 3600 years old and has been used to describe the same plant since ancient Egypt and Sumeria",Other
elgc22,76,"Today I learned that the word ""Turk"" originally referred to peasants from Anatolia while ""Ottoman"" referred to the elite class. Educated, urban Turkish speakers referred to themselves as ""Rūmī"" or ""Roman"". This all ended in 1920-1923 when the new government chose ""Turkey"" as its sole official name.",Other
elnam5,70,"Today I learned that Dora the Explorer aired its final episode on August 9, 2019, the same day that the live action film was released in theaters",Movies_TV
eldiw2,67,Today I learned that the per capita energy consumption in the United States is more than twice the consumption of someone in the United Kingdom,Politics
ellfsv,62,Today I learned that the Belchers on Bob's Burgers were originally supposed to be a family of cannibals.,Movies_TV
elh1s6,69,Today I learned that the painting of George Washington used for the dollar bill was never finished.,Politics
elibu8,67,Today I learned that some Girl Scout Cookies have different names for the same cookie flavors because they are produced by 2 different bakers.,Food_Drink
elc8lr,63,"Today I learned that an inebriated Estonian tourist, (known only as ""Pavel"") accidentally climbed part of a mountain in the Italian Alps when he was just trying to walk back to his hotel. He climbed the mountainside from 2 - 3 a.m. till he broke into a local bar (called Igloo, 1.5 miles above sea level) to sleep.",Travel_Geo
elm1gb,62,Today I learned that grain bins are built from the top down. The roof is assembled and a series of hydraulic jacks lift the roof and one ring of the bin is added. Then the jacks are attached to the newly added ring and lifted up so another ring can be assembled around the bin. Then repeated until that the bin is complete,SciTech
elm0s3,59,Today I learned that a student in Massachusetts is nearly five times as likely to graduate with a good AP score as one in Mississippi,SciTech
elfl90,57,Today I learned that in the US it is common to recieve a ring commemorating one's graduation from high school,SciTech
elfde6,54,"Today I learned that Takeru Kobayashi, six times winner of the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest and credited as the ""godfather of competitive eating"", was diagnosed with jaw arthritis due to what he called an excessive training regime. He since successfully recovered and resumed competing at eating contests.",Pets_Animals
eleql1,46,Today I learned that the number one predictor of divorce is the presence of contempt in their communication,Psychology
elhfzr,46,"Today I learned that the Kepler Telescope has been placed in an ""Earth trailing"" orbit around the sun. A little wider and slower than Earth’s orbit, the spacecraft takes 371 days to complete one circuit. Each day Kepler falls a little farther behind Earth—eventually the gap will open to tens of millions of miles.",SciTech
elf4kt,43,Today I learned that Joaquin Phoenix lost 50 pounds in three months to play the Joker,Movies_TV
elcj17,43,"Today I learned that Convair XFY Pogo, a fighter plane designed for vertical take-off and landing. Design flaws meant it struggled to slow down, and had to be landed with the pilot looking over his shoulder while carefully working the throttle",Politics
elmpzn,43,Today I learned that Fizbo the Clown from Modern Family was an actual clown character Eric Stonestreet created and performed as before he was famous.,Other
eldb84,41,"Today I learned that The Yunnan province of China once seemed to be suffering from an strange epidemic of cardiac arrests that mainly hit during the mid summer. The cause of this plague wasn't found until that 2010, when it was linked to a previously undocumented mushroom species that the locals were consuming.",Other
elcyml,35,Today I learned that Smoking weed reduces rectal temperature,Weather_Time
elan1j,33,"Today I learned that Kiyoshi Kimura, president of sushi restaurant chain Sushi-Zanmai paid a record-setting $3.1 million (333.6 million yen) for a giant bluefin tuna at Tokyo’s Toyosu fish market on 4 January 2019. Setting new record for highest bid tuna in the world.",Politics
eljy2z,33,"Today I learned that Christopher Lee has never been nominated for an Oscar, despite almost 280 movies done.",Movies_TV
eldnj9,34,"Today I learned that the socialist fraternal kiss. Socialist leaders greeted each other with an embrace and three kisses on alternate cheeks. If exceptionally close, the kisses where given on the mouth.",Literature
eldfpt,33,"Today I learned that Dan Cooper, who successfully hijacked a plane in 1971, was popularly known as D. B. Cooper because of a news miscommunication.",News
eles4g,35,"Today I learned that on January 7, 1894, a man was filmed sneezing and the movie became the first copyrighted U.S. film. Fred Ott, an Edison employee known to his fellow laboratory workers for his comic sneezing and other gags, was ""given a pinch of snuff at the outset and came through with a glorious sneeze.""",Movies_TV
eldbxt,27,"Today I learned that Steve Jobs Was the Mentor to Mark Zuckerberg, Larry Page and Sergey Brin",Celebrities
eli4hb,28,"Today I learned that the Sakurajima Daikon (Radish) from Japan is the world's largest radish cultivar. The radish's normal size is 13lbs (6kg) and larger than basketball, but it can grow to over 100lbs (45kg).",Food_Drink
elf0ul,29,"Today I learned that in the 1940's, the United States used a format of telephone numbers that included two leading letters of the name of the central office to which each telephone was connected. For example: LA2697 translates to LAkewood 2697.",Other
elkbez,26,"Today I learned that the first team to win a 24 Hours of Lemons race outright in an electric car will win $50,000, awarded to the team in the form of 5 metric tons of nickels.",SciTech
elijdw,26,"Today I learned that Piper Alpha, the most expensive mining rig accident, costing $1.27B, and taking 167 lives with it.",Other
el9nuz,25,"Today I learned that Asteriod 2011 ES4 is expected to pass about 75,000 km or 46,000 mi from Earth on September 1, 2020",SciTech
elpn1r,29,Today I learned that the word “dashboard” comes from the board on horse drawn carriages that would shield you from mud and rocks flung up by “dashing” horses.,Pets_Animals
elm694,24,Today I learned that carousels emerged from early jousting traditions.,Other
elp188,24,"Today I learned that All early Presidents up to James Buchanan paid the salaries of their private secretaries out of their own pockets; these roles were usually fulfilled by their relatives, most often their sons or nephews. Thomas Jefferson had one messenger and one secretary",Politics
elffn0,20,Today I learned that the centuries old history of men and women racing against horses in multiple day endeavors of physical endurance.,Pets_Animals
elnpky,24,"Today I learned that the Russian childrens show, Masha and the Bear, was based on a little girl the director met at a holiday. She would walk up to vacationers and reguraly help them or play chess with them. After a few days though, the vacationers began to hide.",Travel_Geo
elichr,19,"Today I learned that the nocebo effect. The opposite of the placebo effect, the nocebo effect brings negative outcomes from inert substances if the patient is told that the pill has negative side effects.",Other
eleil1,18,Today I learned that Kate Flannery (aka Meredith Palmer) originally tried out for the role of Jan Levinston for The Office. This is from her AMA with Cameo,Movies_TV
eleec2,18,"Today I learned that the Wood Frog, which lives in the arctic circle, can survive while having up to 2/3 of its blood supply frozen.",SciTech
ekxqiy,38662,"Today I learned that a con man tricked Al Capone out of $5,000. He got Capone to give him $50,000 to invest in a scam. After 2 months, he returned it. He told Capone that the scam had fallen through, and he had no money left to support himself. Capone, stung by his honesty, gave him $5,000 to “tide him over”.",Other
el50lw,23730,"Today I learned that Adam Devine, who plays Adam Demamp on Workaholics, was hit by a cement truck at age 11, and both his legs were completely mangled. To pass time while recovering, he’d call radio DJ’s and impersonate celebrities, which is how he discovered his love of comedy.",Celebrities
el1lc8,9797,"Today I learned that Elvis Presley wanted to record ""I Will Always Love You"". Dolly Parton was interested until that Presley's manager told her that she needed to sign over half of the publishing rights to the song. She refused. This decision helped her make millions of dollars in royalties from the song.",Music
ektwhg,6072,Today I learned that men who marry after 25 tend to live longer than men who marry younger.,Other
ekxzmr,5609,Today I learned that the human brain is estimated to compute at roughly 1 exaFLOP (10^18 operations) per second. The world's currently largest supercomputer operates at 0.2 exaFLOP/s and consumes 13 Megawatts. Our brain uses 20 watts.,SciTech
eks2zt,2281,"Today I learned that Stephen King's character Pennywise the Dancing Clown made his television debut in 1990 and the reboot (IT, 2017) took place exactly 27 years apart, which exactly follows the 27 year appearance cycle of Pennywise referenced in his book IT.",Literature
ekwztb,1514,"Today I learned that thanks to mergers Disney now owns 17/20 of the top grossing films of all-time (US), including the entire top 5. For worldwide box office, they own 14/20.",Entertainment
el5thx,1401,"Today I learned that “cat zoomies” have a technical name: Frenetic Random Activity Periods or FRAPs. FRAPs are a surprising and sometimes alarming (especially in the middle of the night), yet completely normal, cat behavior",Pets_Animals
ekwknx,1120,"Today I learned that Alexander the Great held Cyrus in such high esteem that when he discovered that Cyrus' tomb had been ransacked upon conquering the capital city, he personally paid to have it completely restored to its former glory down to the smallest detail and appointed his own guards to watch over it.",Other
ekyy2p,825,"Today I learned that a 42,000 year old foal was found entombed and in great condition in permafrost. It is ""the best-preserved Ice Age animal ever found in the world,” according to Grigoryev, head of the Mammoth Museum in Yakutsk.",Pets_Animals
el2vxb,804,"Today I learned that for the price of two stamps, you can send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the Amundsen-Scott research station at the South Pole, and they will postmark it and send it back to you.",Other
ekurol,798,"Today I learned that the Ghost Camaro. During the Bosnian War, a 1979 Chevy Camaro was updated with state of the art equipment by US Military and was used to take much needed supplies to civilians.",Art_Event
ekymwi,567,"Today I learned that aluminium in its purest form was so rare in the 19th century, it was more valuable than gold.",Other
el6xky,533,Today I learned that Actor Martin Sheen has been arrested more than any other person in Hollywood (66 times for civil disobedience.),Movies_TV
el2lyk,458,"Today I learned that Carl Jung was an undercover operative (“Agent 488”) for the allies during World War 2. His commanding officer Allen W. Dulles said that “Nobody will probably ever know how much Prof Jung contributed to the allied cause during the war."" Dulles later became the first director of the CIA.",Movies_TV
ekxikw,400,"Today I learned that Sean Connery was offered the role of Gandalf in the Lord Of The Rings trilogy, and turned it down because he 'never understood the script', causing him to loose out on 450 million dollars",Movies_TV
el238u,239,"Today I learned that Katie, the white-faced capuchin monkey who played Ross' monkey ""Marcel"" on Friends is still acting. She'll be in a new show this year as the companion to the last man on Earth in an adaptation of the post-apocalyptic comic series Y: The Last Man.",SciTech
ekt6bx,239,"Today I learned that in 2017, a company restoring a captured Iraqi tank from the Gulf War, discovered five gold bars hidden in the fuel tank when they found they couldn't lift it even though it was empty of fuel.",Other
ekzv4t,181,Today I learned that French law prohibits movies from being available for streaming until that three years after they leave theaters.,SciTech
el47ea,151,Today I learned that one single pair of rats can produce half a billion descendants in just three years if they are left unchecked.,Math
ekvtt9,149,"Today I learned that since 2007, the top 1% in the US (those earning above $300,000 per year) are spending less on material goods, while middle-income groups (earning around $70,000 per year) are spending the same but trending upward. Instead, the 1% are spending more on things like education and health.",SciTech
el09kq,138,Today I learned that the woman who sang “How Much for that Doggie in the Window” later recorded a version called “Do You See that Doggie in the Shelter” due to her opposition to the puppy mills that stock pet stores with exclusive rights to the song given the the Human Society of the United States.,Pets_Animals
el277i,114,Today I learned that In 2003 two men stole a Boeing 727 in Angola and took off from the airport. The plane has never been found.,Other
el67hg,90,Today I learned that the Ozone layer will make a full recovery within 50 years.,SciTech
el20o1,83,"Today I learned that the Soviets planted a bug inside the US Embassy by hiding it in a wooden carving of the US shield. The Americans thought it was clean, as it didn't contain any wires or batteries. Instead, it was activated and powered by an external radio beam. It remained undiscovered from 1945 to 1952.",Other
el5mvz,81,"Today I learned that Horses cannot breathe through their mouths. A flap of tissue called the soft palate blocks off the pharynx from the mouth of the horse, except when swallowing. This helps to prevent the horse from inhaling food, but does not allow use of the mouth to breathe.",Pets_Animals
el0o26,65,Today I learned that it wasn't until that 1967 that the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of minors having the right to due process.,Politics
eku9us,62,"Today I learned that the shop of a village on the tiny island of Canna, with a population of just 26 people, was robbed. Thieves emptied the shelves and took 6 hand knitted woollen hats. The shop ran on an ""honesty basis""- people would take stuff and leave money.",Travel_Geo
el68el,62,Today I learned that The last undiscovered tribe of Australians 'discovered' themselves by finding relatives they had left behind 20 years earlier.,Other
el1y4j,57,"Today I learned that The little square box when your computer cant render a font is referred to by developers as ""tofu""",SciTech
el5vkw,61,Today I learned that The Commodore 64 Was introduced at the CES Consumer Show in 1982. It sold an estimated 22 Million units,Other
ekwyu6,53,"Today I learned that in 2001 a woman painted a quilt pattern on her family's barn to honor her mother, a quilter. Others followed, creating ""Quilt Trails."" Today, 43 of the 50 US states have Quilt Trails.",Other
el5ydr,56,"Today I learned that There is an Office Machines Museum in Tehran. The collection houses more than 80 unique and early devices such as typewriters, check writers, pencil sharpeners, duplicators, calculators, cash registers, telegraph equipment, telephones, etc.",Art_Event
ekvq4j,52,"Today I learned that earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain are terms for different types of ceramic pottery. The difference is due to the different temperature the clay is fired at.",Weather_Time
ekvm9s,52,"Today I learned that most regular characters in The Simpsons are voiced by the same 15 actors, with Dan Castellaneta, Hank Azaria, and Harry Shearer each regularly voicing 20+ characters.",Movies_TV
el6kjq,45,Today I learned that Three Men and a Baby was directed by Leonard Nimoy,Movies_TV
el47q8,44,"Today I learned that Helge Meyer, a Danish Special Forces officer, used his modified 1979 Camaro to deliver food and supplies to civilians and soldiers during the Bosnian War.",Food_Drink
el46d0,40,Today I learned that Someone Fired a Bazooka at the UN Building in NYC in 1964 While Che Guevara was Inside,Other
el2d0d,39,"Today I learned that ""Respect"" wasn't originally done by Aretha Franklin, it was written and released by Otis Redding in 1965. She released her far more popular version in 1967.",Music
el7l4i,35,Today I learned that In 1998 renovators found the bones of 15 people in the basement of Ben Franklin's house in London. 6 of them were children.,Other
el5b76,35,"Today I learned that the Word ""Droid"" is a Registered Trademark of LucasFilm Ltd.",Other
el52e3,35,"Today I learned that uranium is very dense, about a gallon container sized piece would weight about 150 pounds.",Other
el1asq,33,"Today I learned that Adam Reed (Sealab, Archer) was tasked with watching all 166 Flintstones episodes to find those without (or the fewest) dinosaur references for a potential mail-in promotion with Little Debbie snacks, at the time owned by Seventh Day Adventists who were skeptical of dinosaurs. It fell through.",Movies_TV
ekt2k0,33,Today I learned that : Esperanto is the most widely spoken constructed international auxiliary language,SciTech
ekjjau,60113,"Today I learned that of a mystery soda vending machine that existed in Capitol Hill, Seattle. The machine appeared sometime in the 1990s and dispensed rare or discontinued drinks cans. It was unknown who filled it. It disappeared leaving a note, and its Facebook page featured photoshop images of it around the world.",SciTech
ekez5i,42266,"Today I learned that a Taiwan man, Ben Hsu, swallowed an AirPod while asleep. When Hsu awoke, he hit Apple's tracking & heard beeps from inside his body. Kaohsiung Hospital confirmed: the earbud was in his stomach, and then passed from his body naturally. After a wash/dry his AirPod worked as usual, battery at 41%.",Other
ekd9l9,1240,Today I learned that The programming language Python is named after the BBC show “Monty Python’s Flying Circus” and has nothing to do with reptiles.,Movies_TV
ekokyh,699,"Today I learned that the Voluntary Human Extinction Movement, an environmental movement that calls for all people to abstain from reproduction to cause the gradual voluntary extinction of humankind.",SciTech
ekcbm8,573,"Today I learned that after seeing the 1989 Tony Danza comedy ""She's out of Control"" film critic Gene Siskel felt so distraught & depressed he nearly quit his career as a film critic.",Movies_TV
ekjy05,516,"Today I learned that Robert Rodriguez's 2010 exploitation film Machete is a spin off of his kids' film series Spy Kids. Isador Cortez (AKA Machete, played by Danny Trejo) appears in both films",Movies_TV
ekl7sj,505,"Today I learned that Ice cream must contain 10% dairy milkfat and no more than 100% overrun (amount of air whipped into the base, doubling volume) to prevent unscrupulous manufacturers selling an ice cream product that is mainly air instead of cream. For example, gelato is generally more dense due to 20-30% overrun.",Food_Drink
ekiq7p,449,"Today I learned that One of the hardest parts of SAS selection is that unlike other areas of the military where you're ordered to do something, here you're simply asked politely, to prove your self-motivation - which most potential recruits can't handle",Psychology
ekdkzw,314,Today I learned that Asphalt is not a modern material. Regular production of asphalt is known from the 3rd millennium BC. The Babylonians even used it to fasten carved eyes to statues.,Other
ekkc0u,271,"Today I learned that Pluto didn't get to complete a single orbit around the sun until that it was demoted to no longer being a planet. It was discovered on February 18, 1930 and takes 248.09 Earth years to go one time around the sun.",SciTech
ekbgb7,247,"Today I learned that of Unsinkable Sam, a cat who was in service as a ship's cat during World War II both in the Kriegsmarine and the Royal Navy, surviving the sinking of three ships in total.",Pets_Animals
ekds4a,186,"Today I learned that in the Czech and Slovak Language you can create an entire sentence without a single vowel in it: ""Strč prst skrz krk"" meaning ""Stick a finger through your throat"".",Other
ekdh2x,164,"Today I learned that Marble Crayfish are the only type of crayfish that can clone itself. All specimens are female. It was discover in the aquarium hobby, no known wild population exist before it was discovered. It was likely due to accidental hybridization. It is now an invasive species in many counties.",Other
ekipo8,154,Today I learned that Switzerland has no official capital city in order to award each territory equal importance,Art_Event
ekjmtg,139,Today I learned that Summersville Lake is the largest lake in West Virginia. It was constructed in the early 1960s when the Gauley River was dammed at the village of Gad (which is now under its waters) but the powers that be decided not to name it the Gad Dam.,Travel_Geo
ekhdze,137,"Today I learned that The Cardinal decade starts in 2020, while the Ordinal decade starts in 2021. The Cardinal decade is the most widely accepted way of counting decades.",Other
ekgyl8,107,"Today I learned that Humanity produces 1,000 times more transistors annually than GRAINS of wheat and rice combined",Other
eke2nc,79,Today I learned that the fastest man made object ever is the Parker Solar Space Probe. Currently 'kissing the sun' at 200 km/s.,SciTech
ekgxc8,62,"Today I learned that Lizzie Post, the Great-great-granddaughter of etiquette authority Emily Post (and current co-president of the Emily Post Institute) has released a book called ""Higher Etiquette."" This book covers the social etiquette of all things cannabis.",Literature
eko3dc,63,"Today I learned that despite the word Koala originating from the Dharug word 'No Water', it is a myth that they can survive without water. Though they get most of the water from their food, they still need to drink year-round.",Food_Drink
ekciw6,58,Today I learned that ancient Persians irrigated the Iranian plateau utilizing sloping underground channels called Qanats,Other
ekmd2a,45,"Today I learned that Online data analysis found the most misspelled English word to be “accommodate”, with the common error being searched as often as the correct spelling.",SciTech
ekddk7,44,"Today I learned that Charles Darwin's ship HMS Beagle, which circumnavigated the globe twice and had Darwin on board when he made the discoveries that led to his theory of natural selection, final resting place is believe to be in Paglesham, Essex where the vessel was likely dismantled, and repurposed elsewhere.",Other
ekigke,43,"Today I learned that Qaummaarviit Territorial Park is situated on a small arctic island thought to be inhabited by the Thule people in the early part of the 13th century. Although it is estimated that population did not exceed 25 people on the island at a time, more than 3,000 tools and 20,000 bones have been found",Travel_Geo
ekhra6,49,"Today I learned that ""lowercase"" numbers exist and we see them every day. These ""oldstyle"" forms of normal numbers have more pronounced ascenders and descenders which can be seen on the year of a US penny, and is why some numbers like ""5"" in books sometimes dangle below the line.",Literature
ekh7od,42,Today I learned that The Kuleshov effect in film is a mental phenomenon by which viewers derive more meaning from the interaction of two sequential shots than from a single shot in isolation.,Movies_TV
ekctv0,40,Today I learned that Andy Kaufman was interviewed by Orson Welles,Celebrities
ekkk9m,38,Today I learned that a brewery boss shut down a brand new pub after hearing a customer use the F-word.,Other
ekbrwh,39,"Today I learned that of the Eruv of Manhattan, a ritual string of almost 33 KMs suspended 4 meters from ground that set a perimeter in which jews can carrie some activities otherwise forbitten outside home on Saturday.",Art_Event
ekdmkj,37,"Today I learned that Pro Wrestlers are/were trained to work on the left side of their opponents, so that when they make a big comeback the right arm is more feasibly healthy in storytelling, however Lucha Libre Wrestlers do the opposite in Mexico making the transition to the US difficult.",Sports
ekqkaq,34,"Today I learned that China's Qing Dynasty attempted various reforms to try to save itself. Local assemblies had begun to meet in 1909 and the dynasty had worked out a timetable for creating a constitutional monarchy, with a constitution planned for 1912 and a parliament the following year",Politics
eklrlh,34,Today I learned that A Banana is a Berry,Food_Drink
ekmt3p,34,Today I learned that mortars in warfare produce a very wide fragmentation blast and don't need to be a direct hit like most movies suggest.,Games
eke71b,27,"Today I learned that Pulgasari, a North Korean monster movie made by a director kidnapped at the behest of Kim Jong-il",Movies_TV
ekomk1,28,"Today I learned that Colonel Tom Parker (Elvis' long-time manager) regularly took 50% of his earnings, despite industry norms being 15%",Other
eknyzg,32,"Today I learned that Glenn Danzig (frontman for the bands Danzig and Misfts) is a poor homeowner. He tried selling his former house in Los Feliz for $1.2M as is, but it never sold. The outside was in serious disrepair, and the inside was littered with an assortment of toys, cereals, and other random things.",Music
eklqgv,27,"Today I learned that Collatz conjecture; Starting with any positive integer n, if it's even divide n by 2 (n/2), if it's odd multiply the n by 3 and add 1 (3n+1) and this will lead to 1. This conjecture has never been proven and so difficult to prove, some claim it is beyond the reach of current mathematics.",Math
ekc8dk,26,Today I learned that Busta Rhymes lived in a small seaside resort in the north of England for a while as a child. He lived in Morecambe with his auntie to keep him out of trouble.,Literature
ekpvw7,20,Today I learned that The Tehran Peace Museum is a member of the International Network of Museums for Peace. The main objective of the museum is to promote a culture of peace through raising awareness about the devastating consequences of war,Art_Event
ekonfy,23,"Today I learned that The ‘Knight’s Tour’ Problem, having a knight traverse across all squares on a chessboard without visiting any square twice, was solved (and interwoven with poetry and philosophy) by Sri Vedanta Desikar(1268 C.E - 1369 C.E).",Other
ekp15h,23,Today I learned that John Mayer wrote and performed the guitar solo for the epilogue music in Halo 2,Music
ekg9c9,20,Today I learned that The Pleitos colombinos were a series of lawsuits that the heirs of Christopher Columbus brought against the Crown of Castile and León in defense of the privileges obtained by Columbus for his discoveries in the New World. Most of the lawsuits took place between 1508 and 1536.,Other
ekpmsq,20,"Today I learned that Yankton College, a small college in South Dakota that produced 9 Rhodes Scholars and whose campus became a federal prison camp after it closed",SciTech
ekoam8,18,"Today I learned that Silverfish will eat hair, dandruff and glue.",Pets_Animals
ekquj6,17,"Today I learned that In 1903, Massachusetts and Missouri became the first states to require a driver’s license, although it wasn’t necessary to pass a test to obtain one. In 1908 when the Model T debuted, Rhode Island became the first state to require both a license and a driver’s exam",Travel_Geo
ekq597,16,"Today I learned that Kamunyak, a wild lioness became famous for adopting antelope calves at least 6 times",Literature
ekizqc,17,Today I learned that Dolphins and humans work together to catch fish,Pets_Animals
ekdr2x,16,Today I learned that there is a Floating island in Bingöl/Turkey,Travel_Geo
ekbkyh,15,Today I learned that Dracula's fangs are a Turkish invention,Other
eknrwt,13,"Today I learned that Siglitun is the dialect of Inuvialuktun spoken by the Siglit Inuit. Once the principal dialect of the Mackenzie River delta, for many years Siglitun was believed to be completely extinct. It was only in the 1980s that outsiders realised that it was still spoken",Travel_Geo
ekkiqq,14,"Today I learned that the first webcomic was called “Witches ’n’ Stiches"" by a guy named Eric Millikin way back in 1985.",Literature
ekliob,11,"Today I learned that the theme to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles TV show was co-written by Chuck Lorre, who went on to create myriad sitcoms.",Movies_TV
ejwxed,132136,"Today I learned that millennial dads are spending 3 times as much times with their kids than their fathers spent with them. Back in 1982, 43% of fathers admitted they'd never changed a diaper. Today, that number is down to about 3%.",Other
ek3ya2,62846,"Today I learned that in 2009, a 14-year-old boy showed up at a Chicago police station in uniform and worked 5 hours of a shift. He allegedly got a police radio, ticket book and rode with an officer for several hours before his identity was realised. He knew procedure due to a ""police explorer"" program he’d gone to.",Literature
ek0slo,41053,Today I learned that Henry Ford introduced a $5 min wage. The move made national news as it constituted double the industry norm—and double the pay of most of Ford’s own employees. He also reduced the working day from 9 hours to 8 —becoming one of the first companies in America to adopt the 40-hour work week.,News
ejyyvz,37128,"Today I learned that Iowa Man Tyler Heep won $1.00 from a scratch-off, drove to Lottery Headquarters, and demanded a gigantic novelty check. They wrote him out an oversized check and had him hold it up for a photo in a room set up with a camera and the Lottery logo. Heep used his winnings to buy 1/2 a gallon of gas.",Other
ejzpme,6846,"Today I learned that all astronauts going to the International Space Station are required to learn Russian, which can take up to 1100 class hours for English language speakers",SciTech
ejy15d,4425,"Today I learned that a company in Tokyo decided to make their HQ into a vertical farm. They gave up 43,000 square feet of space to grow food. 200 species of fruits and vegetables are harvested and served to employees. There is a 1000-square-ft rice paddy in the entryway.",Food_Drink
ejyzyu,3869,Today I learned that Led Zeppelin drummer Jon Bonham was told by a sound engineer that he was 'unrecordable' and 'too loud.' Bonham later sent him a gold certificate of Zeppelin I with a note saying 'thanks for the advice'.,SciTech
ejx27g,2563,"Today I learned that of the Smokey Bear Effect, and how the stringent prevention of wildfires by the U.S. Forest Service has led to ""megafires"" which are much more destructive and even fatal.",Politics
ek2nh9,2076,"Today I learned that the proper age order for US draftees goes 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 19, 18.",SciTech
ejznkx,1905,Today I learned that The Importance Of Being Well Dressed: 80 percent of managers feel clothing choices affect a person's chances of being promoted,Psychology
ek5ahc,1625,"Today I learned that Abraham Lincoln's son was almost crushed by a train, only to be rescued by the actor, Edwin Booth. A year later Edwin's brother, John, murdered the President.",Politics
ek19dy,801,"Today I learned that Chimpanzees are the only primates apart from humans observed to not only have territory but also defend that territory, and go to war against other owners of territory for control over it, leading to (relatively) massive casualties.",Politics
ejxh2b,671,"Today I learned that Scranton, Pennsylvania is known as “The Electric City” because in the 1880s, it was one of the first cities in America to have both electric lights as well as electric streetcars.",Other
ek1s8e,599,"Today I learned that Argentine ants in Europe have taken over a 3,700-mile stretch of coast along the Mediterranean Sea. This single colony is the largest ever discovered and it’s wider than Rhode Island and Delaware combined.",Travel_Geo
ek0pue,485,Today I learned that A court once ruled in favour of a landlord who evicted a tenant for spreading surströmming brine in a stairwell after the landlord opened a can of it in court to show how bad it smelled,Politics
ek4jlp,321,"Today I learned that nuclear weapons testing artificially altered the proportion of the carbon isotopes in the atmosphere, making radiocarbon dating after 1945 likely to be unreliable.",SciTech
ek9iav,352,"Today I learned that Little Caesar's makes only $.90 profit per $5 pizza. $3.50 goes to the ingredients and packaging while 60 cents for rent, labor and utilities.",Food_Drink
ek2dlg,257,"Today I learned that Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts has sketched every hotel room he has stayed in, including the furniture",Music
ek2n6v,222,"Today I learned that in 1959, the US Navy fired a missile that contained about 3,000 pieces of mail toward Naval Station Mayport in Florida as an attempt to find a way to deliver mail faster. This is the only time they ever attempted this.",Politics
ek87st,228,"Today I learned that in 2010, a plane crashed shortly before landing due to a smuggled crocodile escaping a passengers duffel bag. This sent all the scared passengers running to the front of the plane which threw the plane out of balance.",Other
ek8v3v,189,"Today I learned that there are more trees on Earth (3 trillion), than stars in the Milky Way (100 billion).",SciTech
ek01g0,151,Today I learned that The US hasn't officially declared a war since WWII,Politics
ek2ln0,139,"Today I learned that a scientific paper found that Skrillex's song ""Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites"" was effective in containing the yellow fever mosquito from mating and blood feeding",Other
ejxi9c,131,"Today I learned that an 8-year-old girl, Sandra Cantu, was murdered by a 28-year-old woman, Melissa Huckaby. After looking for a man, Police focused on Huckaby after Cantu’s body was found in a suitcase in a pond. Earlier, Huckaby had reported a suitcase stolen and claimed to have found a note about the body.",Other
ek04b5,123,Today I learned that kangaroos can feel gratitude.,Psychology
ek8fk4,122,"Today I learned that Before it was declared a public domain in 2016, Warner/Chappell has been collecting an estimated $2 million annually from people who use the ""Happy Birthday"" song, mainly in creative works like movies and television shows.",Movies_TV
ek4eq7,116,"Today I learned that of 'Stumpy' John Silver, a WW1 homing pigeon in France whose stuffed body is on display at the USAF museum. The bird was injured and lost its leg when a shell exploded nearby. It flew on for 25 minutes and the message tube was delivered, hanging from the remaining ligaments of the torn leg.",Art_Event
ejxuf4,112,"Today I learned that Vlad Dracula, also known as Vlad the Impailer, had a brother called Vlad the Monk",Other
ek0kwr,93,Today I learned that war elephants are still used by the Kachin Independence Army in Myanmar,Politics
ejykgc,91,Today I learned that bees understand the concept of zero.,Psychology
ek44yr,83,"Today I learned that Johnny Appleseed was a ye olde timey land flipper : If you wanted to make a land claim, you needed an orchard. The apples were inedible.",Other
ek0h6q,74,"Today I learned that Since 2000, Earth's North Pole has shifted 5x quicker (30 miles per year) than the 6 miles per year movement tracked from 1831-2000. It has moved a total of 1,240 miles since 1831.",SciTech
ek0szt,69,Today I learned that China has a No First Use policy on the use of nuclear weapons while the US reserves the right to use them under certain circumstances,Politics
ek5soa,64,Today I learned that there is an album from 1976 called Plantasia - music made especially to be enjoyed by plants,Music
ejumab,58,Today I learned that there's a ceremony in Japan for workers to mourn their unused holidays,Religion
ek3yiq,62,Today I learned that wild birds can learn foreign 'languages': that birds can be bi- or tri-lingual or better.,Pets_Animals
ek2qea,58,Today I learned that there are more than 800 different indigenous languages spoken in Papua New Guinea,Politics
ek6dpg,55,Today I learned that the U.S. Armed Forces have over 150 musical bands with an annual budget of $300 million,Music
ek72il,51,Today I learned that the Dukes of Hazzard was based on a true story: a man and his uncle who used a modified 1950s Chrysler 300 named after General Lee's horse to run moonshine in Kentucky,Pets_Animals
ek18n5,53,"Today I learned that of Charles Dodgson, known as Lewis Carroll, the creator of Alice in Wonderland. He despised his celebrity status, and used to refuse any letters addressed to Lewis Carroll, saying he is not related to the published work, and the letter has been misaddressed.",Literature
ek2l5w,48,"Today I learned that India once considered a two-child policy. If passed, the bill would make it mandatory for individuals to seek permission from officials if they want to have more than two children",Politics
ek6hbu,49,Today I learned that Sainsbury renamed their Tiger Bread to Giraffe Bread when a three year old sent a letter telling them that “Giraffe Bread” would make more sense.,Pets_Animals
ek9lno,48,"Today I learned that in 2002, a duel was proposed by the Iraqi government between the presidents of both nations instead of going to war.",Politics
ek2ej7,46,"Today I learned that A 4 or 6 inch aperture telescope is often enough for viewing deep sky objects such as star clusters, galaxies, nebulae. At 12 inches or more, one may start to see colour in nebulas",SciTech
ejxhij,46,"Today I learned that in 1967, an Ecuadorian foot powder company advertised its product, Pulvapies, as a mayoral candidate in the town of Picoazá.The foot powder won by a clear majority",Literature
ek8yjg,48,Today I learned that 80 percent of people who joined a gym in January 2012 quit within five months. 4 percent of new gym goers don’t even make it past the end of January and 14 percent drop out in February,SciTech
ejy3jq,44,Today I learned that Sikhism is only about 500 years old.,Religion
ek9paf,33,"Today I learned that St. Jude, the patron saint of the Chicago Police Department is also patron saint of lost causes.",Religion
ek9lic,36,"Today I learned that Notorious B.I.G., Jay-Z and Busta Rhymes, all went to the same high school in Brooklyn at the same time.",SciTech
ek4noi,26,Today I learned that Howie Mandel has a second house behind his house to stay at when his kids sneeze,Celebrities
ek0mtg,31,"Today I learned that the Diesel engine and fuel are named after their inventor, Rudolf Diesel",SciTech
ek10c5,26,"Today I learned that of Eustace the Monk, mercenary and pirate who fought for both England and France in the 12th century",Other
ejymbi,27,"Today I learned that at least 1 in 90,000 people will be born with claw like hands, a condition referred to as Ectrodactyly.",Psychology
ek4kxx,25,"Today I learned that Walter Freeman, who was the first person in the US to perform lobotomies (severing brain connections in the prefrontal cortex). Eventually, he began performing the operation in his van—which people later called “the lobotomobile.” At one point, he undertook 25 lobotomies in a single day.",SciTech
ek4hox,23,"Today I learned that Sir William Petty built the first catamarans in Europe in 1663. His first catamaran, The Experiment, set a speed record 16 knots in January 1663. And his second catamaran, The Invention, raced across the Irish Sea in July 1663 and arrived in Dublin 15 hours ahead of the Hollyhead mailboat",Other
ek0b17,25,Today I learned that In Fantasia 2000 the eyes of the flying whales were hand drawn because the CGI eyes of the time could not create the desired emotion and glances.,Psychology
ejmgk4,49564,"Today I learned that manual babbling. Deaf children or children born to deaf parents babble with their hands instead of vocalized babbling. Thus indicating that babbling is not nonsense, but instead an important part of language acquisition.",Psychology
ejgeuo,3717,Today I learned that Johnny Carson Craved Time Alone So Much His $80 Million Home Had Only 1 Bedroom.,Movies_TV
ejlvyv,3211,"Today I learned that the drawer under your stove is not originally intended for storing extra cookware, but for keeping cooked food warm during meal preparation.",Food_Drink
ejsi3r,3650,Today I learned that the United States has been in a conflict in 93% of it's existence.,Politics
ejhr71,2727,"Today I learned that the French Bread Law of 1993, which outlines specific rules for the sale of bread in France. Specifically, baguettes can not be frozen before sale and must be made fresh with no additives. It even specifies a maximum pH level and bacteria counts for sourdough starters.",Food_Drink
ejns8s,2156,"Today I learned that Bride Jeni Stepien was walked down the aisle by the man who got her father's donated heart. Arthur Thomas got Michael Stepien's heart & the families kept in touch. When Arthur walked Jeni down the aisle, he suggested that she grip his wrist to feel the pulse from her father's heart.",Literature
ejfhgn,1859,"Today I learned that ""my name is Haines"" was a famous 1800s catchphrase, dropped in conversation when someone needed to leave somewhere quickly. It was inspired by a man's awkward encounter with Thomas Jefferson. In 1840 a newspaper said it had ""a popularity which no other slang phrase has ever attained.""",Phatic
ejqwql,1655,"Today I learned that Jeff Bezos is building a 10,000 Year Clock inside a remote mountain in West Texas an icon for long-term thinking. It ticks once a year, the century hand advances once every 100 years, and the cuckoo comes out on the millennium, and will keep time for the next 10,000 years.",Travel_Geo
ejr5x9,1218,"Today I learned that Butter chicken was developed in the 1950s by three Punjabi restaurateurs who made it ""by chance"" by mixing the leftover chicken in a tomato gravy, rich in butter and cream. The dish is India's most popular curry, not only domestically but also globally",Food_Drink
ejnbjo,600,"Today I learned that Texas at one point was very very similar to other Deep Southern states, however by 1936, Texas elites took a step to redefine Texas and it’s culture with a very prominent Wild West theme to distance themselves from the Confederacy slowly but surely.",Other
ejo7md,582,"Today I learned that modern Polaroid film is less technologically advanced than traditional Polaroid film, and that Polaroid photos are now worse than they used to be",Movies_TV
ejota8,451,"Today I learned that U.S Route 666, nicknamed ""The Devil's Highway"" was renamed to Route 491 in 2003, and within days of the announcement all the old signs containing the number 666 were stolen as souvenirs.",Other
ejg1ge,392,"Today I learned that ""The vacuum of space is cold"" is a myth. If you're in total darkness at the coldest spot in the known universe, the vacuum of space can get down to -454 ºF. But in sunlight near Earth, temperatures can swing to a boiling 250 ºF. That's why astronauts wear reflective white spacesuits.",Other
eji2z8,358,"Today I learned that although the candiru fish is infamous for entering human urethras, there is only one documented case of this ever happening, and the accuracy of this case is highly disputed.",Pets_Animals
ejq2sq,362,Today I learned that all Ashkenazi Jews come from a population of about 350 people between 600 and 800 years ago,Other
ejq6g0,327,"Today I learned that in 1857, when he was 45 years, Charles Dickens left his wife and the mother of his ten children for an 18 year old actress, who would remain his mistress for the remainder of his life.",Literature
ejevg1,267,"Today I learned that of ""firehawks"", birds in Australia that use burning sticks to hunt for food.",Pets_Animals
ejid1h,257,"Today I learned that there is a town in Mississippi called Hot Coffee due to a innkeeper in the 1870's claiming that his inn offered ""The best coffee around""",Food_Drink
ejd51f,233,"Today I learned that the Red Hot Chili Peppers have never had a number 1 single in the US billboard Hot 100 charts. ""Under the Bridge"" peaked at number 2 in 1992.",Music
ejgxxu,203,"Today I learned that there is a national park New Zealand that is an almost perfect circle, with a radius of 6 miles, surrounding a dormant stratovolcano.",Travel_Geo
ejne5l,180,Today I learned that MacKenzie Bezos divorced Jeff Bezos and became the 3rd richest woman in the world from the divorce settlement,Other
ejquk1,183,Today I learned that there is about 47.5 billion dollars on unused gift cards floating around since 2005,Other
ejfxci,165,"Today I learned that The Vikings practiced a unique martial art called Glima, which is still popular in Scandinavia today!",Art_Event
ejjihv,160,Today I learned that Mark Hamill was originally hired to voice Invader Zim.,Movies_TV
ejs5np,147,"Today I learned that after moving to Springfield, Illinois, Abraham Lincoln and his best friend Jonathan Speed shared a bed for four years. Later, during the Civil War, Lincoln shared a bed with his bodyguard David Derickson any time Mary Todd Lincoln was absent from the White House.",Other
ejtobn,145,"Today I learned that of Kukur Tihar, a day of a Nepalese festival where everybody is nice to dogs and thanks them for being friends with us",Art_Event
ejm3ep,117,Today I learned that Researchers were able to recharge lithium ion batteries through ordinary wifi in 2015,SciTech
ejl7m4,101,"Today I learned that of Phineas Gage, a man that survived an accident in which a metal bar entered and passed through his head, while having personality differences after his injury, he could still work and ended up being a stagecoach driver, throughout the 12 years of his life post injury he kept the metal bar",Other
ejrdqu,88,"Today I learned that people seeking happiness should focus on pursuing goals involving growth, connection, and contribution, instead of goals involving, beauty, and popularity.",Psychology
ejm9b3,84,"Today I learned that Jell-O used to offer celery, tomato and “Italian Salad” flavors",Food_Drink
ejoom5,79,"Today I learned that Donald Rusk Currey who studied the trees in Great Basin Bristlecone Pine Forest in 1964. He got permission to cut down a specific tree, named Prometheus, for study. After being felled, he discovered that the tree was over 4,844 years old and is still the oldest tree ever discovered.",Other
ejgryb,76,Today I learned that Australians are far and away the world’s biggest gamblers. Aussies spend more than twice as much money per capita on gambling than the Americans,Other
ejes10,73,Today I learned that the pacific ocean is wider than the moon.,SciTech
ejski7,70,Today I learned that The Duke of Wellington was offered command of British forces in North America during the war of 1812 but turned it down on account of the British lacking superiority on the great lakes which he saw as a prerequisite to victory. This refusal meant he stayed in Europe to face Napoleon at Waterloo.,Other
ejh2v6,64,"Today I learned that Wally Amos, the founder of ""Famous Amos"" cookies, was also a talent agent who represented Simon & Garfunkel, Marvin Gaye, and The Supremes",Celebrities
ejh9op,52,Today I learned that refrigerators and A/C units take heat away from the air. They do not add cold air.,Weather_Time
ejmzdx,43,"Today I learned that Eleanor Roosevelt's maiden name was Roosevelt. Franklin D. Roosevelt was her fifth cousin once removed. When asked for his thoughts on the Roosevelt–Roosevelt union, Theodore Roosevelt, who gave away the bride, said, ""It is a good thing to keep the name in the family.""",Other
ejmkim,46,"Today I learned that 1968 presidential candidate George Wallace briefly considered KFC founder, Harland Sanders as a vice presidential nominee on his third party ticket.",Art_Event
ejfro9,38,"Today I learned that the ""Rainbow contains 7 colors, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet"" is a myth. These are actually the colors of the visible spectrum. Rainbows contain upward of 1 million colors, they're just invisible to the human eyes.",Other
ejmtfk,35,"Today I learned that when the Carpathia reached the Titanic survivors in the lifeboats, in order to get the small children up onto the ship above, they lowered down luggage nets and then packed each child into a sack so they wouldn't slip through the holes",Other
ejjp8u,30,"Today I learned that Although precise estimates are impossible, currently it is thought that large asteroids in the 1000 megaton range (33-100 times larger than the Tunguska event) hit the earth every 500-5000 years.",Art_Event
ejsz3g,33,"Today I learned that Lloyd Groff Copeman, grandfather of singer Linda Ronstadt, was a famous inventor with almost 700 patents in his name including rubber ice cube trays and early versions of the microwave, electric stove, fridge and toaster.",Music
ejlycf,27,Today I learned that there is a Guild of Artisan Churro Makers located in the Catalonia region of Spain.,Other
ejr2ts,28,Today I learned that the states surrounding the Great Lakes- large reservoirs of freshwater in midcontinental North America- have a charter that outlines how that water can be used as a resource,Travel_Geo
ejrge8,26,"Today I learned that the Y Wladfa, a partially successful attempt at establishing a colony of Welsh people in southern Argentina",Other
ejkq87,27,"Today I learned that New Zealand national treasure, Sir Edmund Hillary, lead the first team to make the South Pole overland by Motor Vehicle and the first to reach the South Pole overland since Robert Falcon Scott in 1912",Sports
ejja1j,26,"Today I learned that Ikrandraco Avatar, a pterosaur found in 2014 in China, which resembled the fictitious flying beasts from Avatar so much that it was named after them",Movies_TV
ejfpue,23,Today I learned that the NBA's number 1 draft pick for 1947 was only 5'10. And he was a forward.,Sports
ejin82,20,"Today I learned that certain films types, when stored at -20°C, can last up to 45.000 years",Other
ejr13x,18,"Today I learned that During the presidency of Jânio Quadros, Brazil was faced with high inflation and large debts. Quadros negotiated for Brazil to receive 1.64 billion dollars of new loans, greatly mitigating the debt crisis that it had been facing. He also banned women from wearing bikinis on the beach",Travel_Geo
ejpznp,18,"Today I learned that the Ceramic Coating people apply to their car isn't a ""ceramic coating"" but a polymer coating of polysiloxane which forms a very hard coating.",SciTech
ejg39v,15,Today I learned that Buick outranked the likes of Toyota and Honda in Customer Service this past year.,Other
ejt29z,12,"Today I learned that Demodex folliculorum, a microscopic mite that can only survive on the skin of humans. Most people have this mite on their skin.",Pets_Animals
ejs9k3,11,Today I learned that Germany used helicopters in WWII,Politics
ejszci,12,"Today I learned that On the Kate Bush track π (Pi), she sings the digits of pi, but gets the 54th decimal place wrong, and later skips 22 decimal places, for reasons which remain unclear.",Math
ejsc16,11,"Today I learned that during WW2 English singer and composer Noel Coward performed a song called ""Don't Let's Be Beastly to the Germans"" that was banned by the BBC. Churchill loved it.",Music
ej7suf,24804,"Today I learned that in 2014, a teacher and Education Blogger was fired for writing a blog post about homophones. The staff said he was fired because people would think the post had something to do with homosexuality.",Sex_Profanity
ej3wsi,14999,"Today I learned that the first photograph of DNA was taken as part of research by a woman, Rosalind Franklin. Unknown to her, and without her permission, it was shown to James Watson, who then with Francis Crick used what they learned from it to develop the double helix model for DNA, winning them the Nobel Prize.",Other
eiz951,11421,Today I learned that of The 1 Percent Rule. This rule states that only 1% of an Internet community creates new content. The rest of the community is divided between content editors (9%) and content viewers (90%).,SciTech
ej2ck0,7562,Today I learned that Research shows that parents who want their children to cut back on screen-time must cut back on screen-time themselves,Psychology
ej1fec,6329,"Today I learned that penguins have an specialized organ that filters salt from their bloodstream, allowing them to drink salt water.",Food_Drink
ej5hoo,4548,"Today I learned that When Edison was 15 he sold newspapers to the railroads, & saved the Station Master’s 2 yr old son from getting hit by a train.The Station Master repaid Edison by training him as a telegraph operator. Edison was adept and sold a better process to W.Union giving him the $ needed to launch his lab.",Other
ej15e6,3135,"Today I learned that at the end of the bronze age (1200-900 BCE). Several ancient civilizations were invaded and in some cases conquered by an obscure force of ""Sea Peoples"". They were a contributing factor to the Bronze age collapse and their origin is still mostly unknown.",Other
eixm6b,2946,Today I learned that the word restaurant comes from the first public dining establishments in Paris. The kitchens sold soups and broths which were advertised as 'restoratives' which is where we get the modern word restaurant from.,Other
eizwxa,2648,"Today I learned that Walt Disney invented the modern public trash can. He did this to keep the smell of garbage down at Disney. Previous to this, public trash cans were made of wire mesh, which allowed goop to seep out of the bottom and the smell to escape.",Entertainment
eixuta,1583,Today I learned that the plot of the film Zoolander was so close to the plot of the Brett Easton Ellis' novel Glamorama that the author was paid an out of court settlement.,Movies_TV
eixyd3,1386,"Today I learned that A stone circle, thought to be thousands of years old, was discovered in Scotland. After investigation it turned out to be only 20 years old, put there by the previous farm owner.",Other
eiz2tb,586,"Today I learned that Grapefruit are a hybrid of sweet orange and pomelo, and their pink hue was caused by deliberate radiation-induced mutations.",SciTech
ej2d7o,508,"Today I learned that the illusory truth effect: the tendency to believe false information to be correct after repeated exposure. A repeated statement is easier to process than a new, unrepeated statement, which leads people to think that the repeated one is more truthful.",Psychology
eiw1mw,468,"Today I learned that Al Capone Was Paroled After Only 8 Years, Lived Out His Life At His Florida Mansion",Other
ejbczw,480,"Today I learned that Paris holds an annual contest to find the city’s best baguette. Around 200 bakers each submit two baguettes (must be eligible) to be graded on quality, look, smell, taste, and crunch. The winner wins €4000 and a contract to supply the French president fresh baguettes every day for 1 year.",Politics
ej3d77,340,"Today I learned that the movie ""Mystery Team"" was written by Donald Glover and his comedy group from college called Derrick Comedy. It is also the film debut for Donald Glover, Aubrey Plaza, Ellie Kemper, Ben Schwartz, and Bobby Moynihan.",Movies_TV
ej7358,296,Today I learned that 7-Eleven owns the trademark to the word 'Brainfreeze'. The medical term is a cold-stimulus headache.,Other
ej9tyv,241,"Today I learned that Moments before taking office, Brazillian president Itamar Franco handed senators a piece of paper on which he had listed his personal net worth and properties. A popular president, his approval rating reached 60 percent and it soared to nearly 80–90 percent at end of term",Politics
ej2r3m,227,"Today I learned that In 1974, the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis published a paper titled ""The Unsuccessful Self-Treatment of a Case of 'Writer’s Block.'"" The body of the paper has a total of 0 words.",Literature
ej70zv,206,"Today I learned that after analyzing Richard III's DNA, it was revealed that either the House of York or the House of Lancaster were the product of infidelity.",Literature
ej9u0q,194,"Today I learned that a 5 year old child was sacrificed in Chile after the largest earthquake ever recorded. The two charged were released after 2 years, as the judge ruled they ""acted without free will, driven by an irresistible natural force of ancestral tradition.""",Other
ej1c8j,180,Today I learned that Norman Rockwell used his neighbours and friends as models in all of his paintings. Rockwell would take photographs of them and then trace the image. He worked with various photographers and directed every facet of every composition.,Other
ej2meo,176,Today I learned that Rescue workers in Germany received an usual call about a chubby rat which needed help after getting stuck halfway out of a sewer manhole. The rat's winter flab caused it to get stuck. Some questioned why so much money was spent rescuing one rat.,Other
eiw2wb,153,"Today I learned that of John Stapp, an Air Force officer who demonstrated the human body can withstand 46.2 G’s in an experiment where he briefly weighed over 7,700 pounds.",Politics
ej8bny,144,Today I learned that mid grade gasoline doesn't really exist and is usually blended at the pump,SciTech
ej105e,128,"Today I learned that Thomas Jefferson helped popularize ice cream, mac & cheese, and french fries in America.",Other
ej1bxu,115,Today I learned that sell by dates on food are often misleading leading to the wasting of over 100 million pounds of food each year in the US alone,Food_Drink
eiwgid,115,"Today I learned that Mongolian Throat Singing, a unique way of singing where the performer produces a fundamental pitch and, simultaneously, one or more pitches over that. It is practiced mainly by the people of Mongolia, Inner Mongolia, Tuva, and Siberia.",Music
ej93mp,114,"Today I learned that Richard the Lionheart's mother, Eleanor of Aquitaine, was actually a rare female crusader who would march with her husband. However, their disagreements on battle plans eventually lead to the marriage being annulled, where she then after married a Norman and produced Richard.",Other
ej1htc,94,Today I learned that if your tooth gets knocked out the best thing to do is to put it back in,Other
eiw71f,86,Today I learned that the Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers merged their teams in '43 due to so many NFL players going to war. The 'Steagles' were the only team in NFL to have two head coaches and they ended their season at 5-4-1.,Sports
ej97g0,89,Today I learned that the spiked dog collar was invented by the Ancient Greeks to protect their dogs from wolf attacks.,Pets_Animals
ej8te5,81,Today I learned that the average IQ increase during the 20th century is correlated with the average height increase,SciTech
ej7gds,79,"Today I learned that the Moore family of Westerley, Rhode Island who all survived the 1938 Hurricane aka Long Island Express, the strongest storm to hit the area in the 20th century. Their home was ripped off its foundation mostly intact with 10 people inside and ""sailed"" across the sound to Connecticut.",Travel_Geo
ej9cow,80,"Today I learned that Movie 43 (2013) took 10 yrs to start production, has 14 directors, filled with A-lists like Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry, Kate Winslet, Uma Thurman and 32 others resulting in a 5% rotten tomato and 6 golden raspberry nominations and 3 wins, including worst director, worst picture, worst screenplay.",Movies_TV
ej7bs4,75,"Today I learned that that, because of time dilation, the surface of the Earth is 2.5 years older than the center",SciTech
ej29aa,71,"Today I learned that IceCube, a neutrino observatory made of a 1 cubic kilometer block of ice in Antartica.",SciTech
eixvxe,66,"Today I learned that The 1st Country to host the paralympics was Japan, Tokyo 1964.",Sports
ej0a73,66,Today I learned that farmers and growers worldwide spend huge sums on renting BEE colonies to pollinate their crops,Other
ej5s4d,69,"Today I learned that there is a gene called TAS2R38 and particular variants you’re born with determine how much you like certain vegetables like Brussels sprouts, cabbage, and broccoli.",Psychology
ej6m22,61,Today I learned that the US embargo to Cuba does not prohibit the trade of food and humanitarian supplies and that the US is actually the fifth-largest exporter to Cuba,Food_Drink
eja1t4,60,"Today I learned that A new state of matter was created in 1995. It contains atoms so chilled and slow that they, in effect, merge and behave as one single quantum entity that is much larger than any individual atom",SciTech
ejamia,56,"Today I learned that More than 19,500 languages or dialects are spoken in India as mother tongues, and there are 121 languages which are spoken by 10,000 or more people",Politics
ej7pd5,56,"Today I learned that a cache of about 2,600 undelivered letters from between 1680 to 1706 in the Hague was finally opened by scholars starting in 2015.",Other
ej598s,52,Today I learned that it is estimated that Italians eat over 27 kg (60 lb) of pasta per person. Pasta is so beloved in Italy that individual consumption exceeds the average production of wheat of the country; thus Italy frequently imports wheat for pasta making,Food_Drink
eizqut,52,"Today I learned that the busiest railroad station in the Western Hemisphere is New York City's Pennsylvania Station, which services over 600,000 passengers every day.",Travel_Geo
ej8idm,45,Today I learned that the closest living relatives of Sea Cows are Elephants,SciTech
ejax83,43,Today I learned that according to the EPA a human life is worth $7.4 million dollars.,Other
ej8fr7,39,Today I learned that the iconic Jeopardy! theme song was written in 90 seconds by Merv Griffin on a piano gifted to him by Marlon Brando.,Music
ej5il8,38,Today I learned that people from Saskatchewan have a different term for a hoodie. They call it a bunnyhug.,Psychology
eiyrix,36,"Today I learned that the IBJJF (the organization whose ruleset is used in a large portion of the world's Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu competitions) allows women to wear a headpiece during their fights, presumably to accommodate for those that wish to wear a hijab or similar religious garment.",Religion
ejbdix,33,"Today I learned that the world's longest and heaviest train ran on June 21, 2001 in Western Australia. It travelled 170 miles (274 km) with 682 loaded iron ore cars, weighing in at 99,734 tons and 4.57 miles (7.35 km) in length.",Math
ejas5w,36,"Today I learned that the Hawaiian alphabet has 12 letters; a, e, i, o, u, h, k, l, m, n, p, w",Weather_Time
eja6un,30,"Today I learned that Similar to the common clock, atomic clocks use a quartz oscillator to keep time. The atomic part is used to (constantly) adjust its frequency to be more accurate.",SciTech
ej1w1g,29,"Today I learned that The worst performing district in terms of HDI in the Philippines is on the same level as Nigeria's poorest state, while the best performing district in the Philippines performs as well as Slovakia.",Art_Event
ejbux6,33,Today I learned that an amount of uranium less than weight of a dollar bill actually caused the destruction in Hiroshima.,Politics
eizeyo,32,"Today I learned that in sociology “McDonaldization” refers to a phenomenon where society adopts characteristics of a fast food restaurant. This was defined by a sociologist, George Ritzer, who published a book in 1993 titled: “The McDonaldization of Society”",Food_Drink
ej9x73,24,Today I learned that Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge Comic Which Started in 1952 Is Still Ongoing,Literature
eizkf2,25,Today I learned that the composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was not actually Austrian; his place of birth was at the time an essentially sovereign state called the Archbishopric of Salzburg.,Other
ejbacm,20,"Today I learned that most 95%+ of money is created by banks when they take the money you give them, and loan most of it out to others who loan it out to other who loan it out to others, multiplying the value of the initial dollar put in.",Other
ej7lwk,19,"Today I learned that In addition to taxes, the US government also accepts gifts",SciTech
ej837f,17,"Today I learned that the ""unmatched count"" technique can be used to poll people on sensitive topics. Group 1 gets a list of unsubstantial statements, group 2 gets that list plus the sensitive statement. Only asking how many statements respondents agree with, the sensitive statement's frequency can be inferred.",Psychology
ej6f35,18,Today I learned that chili peppers want to be eaten by birds but not by mammals,Pets_Animals
ejapu1,14,"Today I learned that a boy named Arthur Hutchins pretended to be a missing boy. When the mother questioned the police, they had her committed to a mental hospital.",Psychology
eijlap,103907,Today I learned that Japan has chosen Dragon Ball Z's Goku as an ambassador of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics,Sports
eihj4q,41597,"Today I learned that British WWII General, Bernard Montgomery, first courted a woman when he was in his late thirties in 1925. His approach to romance included ""drawing diagrams in the sand of how he would deploy his tanks and infantry in a future war."" Said young woman declined his proposal for marriage.",SciTech
eimla3,26574,Today I learned that Aldous Huxley's descriptions of the effects of alcohol on fetuses in Brave New World predate the scientific recognition of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome by more than four decades.,Other
eihk8s,10633,"Today I learned that 75%- 80% of Japan is made up of mountains, forcing 93% of the population to live in the cities and thus the high population density in its cities.",Other
eilrer,3838,Today I learned that “The Princess Bride” director Rob Reiner had the screenplay writer change the last scene from the fairytale characters riding off happily ever after to the grandfather and grandson coming together through the experience of reading the story,Movies_TV
eiqset,3034,"Today I learned that because of the availability of soda fountains in the Eastern US when soft drinks became popular, Easterners referred to the drink as soda. As the midwest did not yet have them, the drink was called pop because of the sound a cork or cap makes when being removed from a bottle.",Food_Drink
eijnk3,2775,"Today I learned that 31% of India's population is vegeterian, by far the highest rate in the world. India has more vegeterians than the rest of the world put together.",Travel_Geo
eipdfj,1738,"Today I learned that Andrew Jackson openly opposed paper money, instead preferring gold and silver coins as currency. In his farewell address he cautioned the public on the national bank. Ironic that his portrait has lived on the $20 since 1928, replacing Grover Cleveland.",Art_Event
eioo4j,963,"Today I learned that giant ground sloths dug enormous burrows in South America thousands of years ago that still exist today. The biggest ones are over 6 feet tall and 2,000 feet long.",Other
eitu93,466,"Today I learned that the man who wrote the Klingon language also wrote the Atlantean language for Disney’s “Atlantis: The Lost Empire,” and the lead character was physically modeled after him.",Entertainment
eimr4a,345,"Today I learned that when France colonized Madagascar, Queen Ranavalona III was exiled to Algeria, where she lived a modest life and volunteered for the Red Cross during World War I.",Other
eiqz94,284,"Today I learned that it is more important to eat less than exercise, if you want to lose weight",Food_Drink
eih5e9,278,"Today I learned that Painless Parker, a flamboyant street dentist who, among a list of other hijinks, legally changed his name to that after being accused of breaking false advertisement law by claiming that his dentistry was truly painless",Politics
eiko5z,270,Today I learned that the large tires on tractors are commonly filled with liquid rather than air,SciTech
eil3lh,265,Today I learned that George Washington was the only President of the United States who didn't live in Washington DC.,Politics
eiszw2,273,Today I learned that China consumes nearly 75% of the worlds pickles,Food_Drink
eiilgm,249,Today I learned that the tradition among Bolivian Aymara women of wearing bowler hats began in the early 20th century. It's thought to have originated when a consignment from Europe for railway workers was found to contain hats which were too small.,Other
eiir3r,247,"Today I learned that mathematician Claude E. Shannon published his article ""A Mathematical Theory of Communication"" in 1948. One year later it was renamed ""THE Mathematical Theory of Communication"". The article marks the foundation of an entire new field of mathematics, information theory.",Other
eiotfn,174,"Today I learned that Switzerland is among the top 5 coffee exporters in the world. In dollar amounts, coffee surpasses cheese and chocolates by a big margin.",Food_Drink
eioxyn,172,"Today I learned that The first advertisement for coffee was in 1652. It did not contain pictures, but a lengthy description including the source of the beans, how they were brewed, and the benefits of caffeine for business men.",Other
eioob1,160,Today I learned that A stowaway bird that sneaked on board a plane where passengers saw it flying around the cabin once the aircraft was airborne has been refused entry into Europe – and deported back to Iraq.,Pets_Animals
eit5k6,158,"Today I learned that of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) That Requires a Do Not Sell My Personal Information Link, Effective Jan. 1 2020",Politics
eitwpa,151,"Today I learned that how Native Americans could easily take down the mighty buffalo. The buffalo’s lungs share the same compartment (unlike humans who have two separate compartments). So when an arrow/spear pierces the Buffalo’s lung cavity (pleura), both lungs collapse, bringing the buffalo down swiftly.",Other
eim35v,133,"Today I learned that when Chobani set up the biggest yogurt making plant in the world, unemployment in Twin Falls, Idaho, dropped from 6.3% to 2.4%",Other
einxb8,113,"Today I learned that The 1804 dual between US Vice President Aaron Burr and Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, was over disparaging words Hamilton said of Burr at a dinner party. Afterwards, one of the attendees wrote a letter published in the newspaper, that claimed Hamilton called Burr “a dangerous man.”",Food_Drink
eitb2b,105,Today I learned that Part of the Y2K problem was headstones already engraved with 19 that had to be changed to 20 after their owners lived past the year 2000. The non-Y2K-compliant headstones cost their owners between $100-$1000 to re-engrave.,Other
eihkle,91,"Today I learned that the Super Recognizer. They are able to memorise and recall 1000’s of faces, often having seen them only once. Most people can only remember about 20% of faces. Super recognizers can match faces better than computer recognition systems in some instances. Scotland Yard has 200 SR’s.",SciTech
eip5lr,85,Today I learned that crows engage in necophelia and scientists aren't sure why,Psychology
eikjlp,71,Today I learned that there is a correlation between small stature and a longer life expectancy,Psychology
einrzq,65,Today I learned that there are viruses that parasitize other viruses and that these viruses are called virophages (similar to bacteriophages). They rely on a host virus to infect a target cell first and then they take over the replication machinery of the host virus - inhibiting the host viruses reproduction.,SciTech
eirsia,57,Today I learned that The deadly Jellyfish Malo Kingi was named after it's first known human victim.,Other
eiunk2,61,Today I learned that CNN prepared a news broadcast for the End of the world back in the 80’s,News
eioyun,54,Today I learned that New Zealand has an additional holiday on January 2nd ‘Day after New Year’s Day’,Travel_Geo
eimahm,52,"Today I learned that as of 1963, the best selling album of all time was a comedy record that impersonated the Kennedy family",Politics
eir5kd,51,Today I learned that the Anaheim Mighty Ducks were founded by the Walt Disney Company and the team name was inspired by the 1992 Disney film The Mighty Ducks,Movies_TV
eiqwrt,49,"Today I learned that originally built as only a hunting lodge for King Francois I, Chateau de Chambord contains 440 rooms and 365 fireplaces. It is so large that the Loire was rumored to be diverted to make room.",Other
eihswj,43,"Today I learned that Melbourne Australia has produced 3 number one drafts in the NBA. That’s more than any other city in the world! Ben Simmons in 2016 by the Philadelphia 76ers, Kyrie Irving in 2011 by Cleveland Cavaliers and Andrew Bogut in 2005 by Milwaukee Bucks!",Sports
eipkao,43,Today I learned that there is a parody song from 2006 calling out R Kelly for exploiting underage women,Music
eil4w2,44,"Today I learned that Russian Reindeer shoes. The leather was recovered from a Danish brigantine that went down in a storm more than 200 years ago off the coast of Plymouth, England, and the Duke of Cornwall who controls those waters, only allows one shoemaker to use the material.",Fashion
eima3t,38,"Today I learned that of the 84ft Draupner Wave, the first time rogue waves were recorded in nature and scientific confirmation of a sailor's myth",Other
eip761,44,"Today I learned that a ""Vampire Panic"" occurred in several New England states during the 19th century. Suspected vampires were dug up from their graves and their internal organs burned. People thought to be victims of the vampire would sometimes consume the ashes.",Other
eiqh90,42,"Today I learned that Hello Kitty has four official tartans registered with The Scottish Register of Tartans. One, “Hello Kitty Navy”, with “navy representing trust, white for honesty, red for vigour and the signature Hello Kitty pink, this tartan represents the true value of Hello Kitty’s character.”",Other
eio7kr,37,Today I learned that homemade biscuits rise higher in the oven when they’re touching.,Food_Drink
eijc8c,34,"Today I learned that the weather forecast in Elvish, that was broadcast in New Zealand when the Hobbit was released.",Weather_Time
eiu6xz,36,"Today I learned that Prince, as the opening act for the Rolling Stones and still early in his career, was forced off the stage after just three songs by audience members throwing trash at him",Music
eip1b7,34,"Today I learned that Times Square is named after the New York Times. In 1904, the newspaper's publisher Adolph S. Ochs moved their headquarters to 42nd Street and persuaded Mayor George B. McClellan Jr. to construct a subway station there, and the area was renamed ""Times Square""",Other
eih9zd,33,Today I learned that you should not vacuum your house during a bushfire smoke event. Doing so will stir up smoke particles that have settled making the air quality in your house worse.,Art_Event
eirvql,27,"Today I learned that Lorenzo Music, who voiced Garfield, also voiced Peter Venkman in The Real Ghostbusters!",Movies_TV
eihbxw,26,"Today I learned that capitals of the Republic of Congo and the Democratic Republic of Congo are on the opposite sides of the same river, facing each other. Brazzaville (Republic of Congo) is on the north coast and Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of Congo) is on the south coast",Travel_Geo
eihj0t,27,"Today I learned that some vending machines in In Japan, Asahi Beverages has found a way to take refreshment one step further by developing a vending machine which not only sells its perennially popular Mitsuya Cider at ice-cold temperatures, it sells it at subzero temperatures, -5°C.",Food_Drink
eim6xi,23,"Today I learned that ""WiFi"" doesn't have any meaning nor is it an abbreviation for anything",Psychology
eimm2p,22,"Today I learned that Ungulates see in two colors, yellow and blue, so avoid those hues if you’re hoping to go unnoticed by a deer.",Other
eilnek,22,Today I learned that Carmax was created by Circuit City,Other
eihby1,20,"Today I learned that Kim Jong Il had over 20 notable nicknames, including: Center of of the party, The Great Sun of Life, Amazing Politician .. etc",SciTech
ein186,21,Today I learned that dogs can go into anaphylactic shock and it is rare and highly likely to be fatal.,Pets_Animals
eihxuj,20,"Today I learned that Final selections for Tokyo 2020 mascot design was chosen by students, for the first time ever.",SciTech
eio5yr,21,Today I learned that the Saints almost relocated to San Antonio in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina,Weather_Time
eina1t,18,Today I learned that there are tidal rivers where the flow of water in the river can change direction with the tide,Travel_Geo
eio8b4,16,Today I learned that Fish still flee from danger even after you surgically remove most of their brains.,Pets_Animals
ei6bgp,42167,"Today I learned that Colin Farell helped a drifter in Toronto win $2,000 from a radio station, who was offering it to anyone who could bring the actor to their studio. 4 years later, he helped the same man again, by taking him on a $2,100 shopping spree for essential clothing and giving him $830 for rent.",Movies_TV
eib48n,32563,Today I learned that Elton John is Eminem’s A.A. sponsor.,Art_Event
ei5t7q,17557,Today I learned that the state of Mississippi observes Robert E Lee’s birthday as a state holiday while the rest of the country observes Martin Luther King Jr’s birthday (MLK day). They also have a state holiday for confederate memorials,Travel_Geo
ei8e0i,8544,"Today I learned that Victoria's Secret was originally marketed to men to buy for their partners. Leslie Wexner bought it for $1 million and changed the marketing to women. To create the illusion of luxury the company listed its headquarters on catalogs at a fake London address, with the real one in Columbus, Ohio.",Other
ei6o0d,5421,"Today I learned that Eddie Deezen, who played a ton of movie nerds in the 70s and 80s and who's role as Eugene in Grease is considered the archetype for the movie nerd, was turned down for a role in ""Revenge of the Nerds"" because he was ""too geeky""",Movies_TV
ei1qdk,5200,Today I learned that Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia's actor) was cremated and the ashes are kept in a giant Prozac pill.,Movies_TV
ei39k2,2959,"Today I learned that in terms of being considered ""beautiful"" by others, research has found facial attractiveness is a lot more important than body shape.",Psychology
eibtei,2082,"Today I learned that brake and tail lights are red because this colour has the highest wavelength in the colour spectrum making it visible in longer distances, even with fog.",SciTech
ei899o,1164,"Today I learned that the United States Government, in response to a failing dairy market, began to stockpile millions of pounds of cheese in 1977. This stockpile still exists and now contains over 1.3 Billion pounds of cheese across the US.",Politics
eic5ts,825,"Today I learned that Joan of Arc wasn't actually from a place called ""Arc"", because there is no such place. ""Of Arc"" is a mistranslation of ""D'Arc"" (or ""Darc""), which was actually her last name.",Other
eid03v,804,"Today I learned that Teri Horton, the woman who purchased a painting by Jackson Pollock worth $50 million in a thrift store for five dollars.",Other
ei811i,593,"Today I learned that everyone who works at Ben & Jerry’s headquarters in Burlington, Vt., is entitled to three free pints of ice cream for each day of work",Other
ei1u9v,499,"Today I learned that in 2014, the US Army sent 14,000 conscription letters to men born in the 1800s because of a Y2K-like bug.",Other
eid5ud,478,"Today I learned that there is a zip line stretching across the border between Spain and Portugal. The journey on the zip line is over in less than one minute but when you land at the other side you are in a different time zone and will be one hour ahead, thanks to the time difference.",Weather_Time
ei6mc8,374,Today I learned that broccoli is a man made vegetable. It’s a human invention made from wild cabbage.,Food_Drink
ei9tj1,332,Today I learned that the reason why most birds sleep on one leg is that they have no plumage there. They therefore lift a leg up to keep it warm and thus limit heat exchange while maintaining the possibility of flying away quickly in case of danger.,Pets_Animals
eibnor,326,"Today I learned that Chevy had an option on almost all of its cars in the 60s called ""Liquid Chain"". It would spray a traction enhancing substance on the tires to aid traction in snow.",Weather_Time
eiarh0,321,Today I learned that there is a 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special featuring the main actors from Episode IV. The special has never been rebroadcast or distributed for home video due to its incredibly negative reception.,Movies_TV
eidx9j,281,"Today I learned that Comedian Drew Carey, after getting kicked out from University for being too bad at academics, went on to become a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps.",SciTech
eib37l,207,"Today I learned that In France, a bachelor’s program at a public university costs 170 euros, or about $187, a year.",SciTech
ei74sb,197,"Today I learned that In 1777, Frederick the Great issued an official statement urging his subjects to drink beer in the morning instead of coffee.",Literature
ei4upo,162,"Today I learned that every year in Peru on Dec 25th, they celebrate and practice something called Takanakuy. The objective is to settle any grievances or disputes among villagers by fist fighting it out in between dancing and partying after calling out their opponents by their first and last name.",Other
ei68le,148,"Today I learned that some species of tarantulas keep tiny frogs in their burrows, as these frogs eat bugs that could eat the spider's eggs.",Pets_Animals
ei9ocq,115,"Today I learned that when Gareth Southgate missed a penalty against Germany in the 1996 Euro Cup semi-finals, he went to Bali to clear his mind when he found himself at an isolated Buddhist temple and a monk came by and said: ""You Gareth Southgate, you England penalty drama.""",Religion
ei537n,113,"Today I learned that Holy Roman Emperor Charles V may have had an affair and fathered a daughter with his step-grandmother, Germaine of Foix, when he was around 17 and she was around 29. Before that, Germaine had been married to her own half-granduncle, Ferdinand II of Aragon, who was her grandmother's half-brother.",Other
ei6yca,75,"Today I learned that George Lucas provided footage of World War 2 Dogfights to inspire the workers at ILM to make the space battles in ""A New Hope.""",Other
ei6r4m,79,"Today I learned that Quantico is a town you can visit and not a military base. It's surrounded by offices of the DEA, FBI, NCIS, the Army and Air Force Special Investigations.",Politics
ei6t7q,70,Today I learned that the cylinder deactivation system on Chevrolet's 5.3 and 6.2 V8 engines can have the engines run on as few as one cylinder in order to conserve fuel.,SciTech
ei6dig,73,"Today I learned that the Illusion of Explanatory Depth: “Most people feel they understand the world with far greater detail, coherence, and depth than they really do.”",Psychology
ei5wh7,70,Today I learned that there is a former Republic of Texas Embassy in France,Politics
ei4rh9,67,"Today I learned that U.S. zip codes are only assigned to an address if that area has enough ""deliverable addresses to create a mail route,"" meaning many US citizens don't have a zip code",Politics
ei7449,63,"Today I learned that Kenner Toys ran out of Star Wars figurines stock in early Christmas 1977. To solve the demand, they launched the ""Early Bird Certificate"" where the patron would get any empty box promising them figures such as Luke, Leia, Chewie, Han, Artoo, and Darth Vader in the months to come.",Pets_Animals
ei2yr8,60,"Today I learned that the Albanian Civil War of 1997 was caused by the collapse of several massive pyramid schemes; they promised to double or treble investments within months, leading people to sell their houses, and farmers to sell their livestock to invest, causing a total fall into anarchy when collapsing.",Other
ei6w27,63,Today I learned that - The highest turnout in US elections in the last 100 years is 62.8% [in 1960],Politics
ei7v41,60,"Today I learned that of Pangolins, the most trafficked mammal on the planet.",SciTech
eidbm0,52,"Today I learned that Ancient Babylonians are said to be first to make New Year’s resolutions, some 4,000 years ago. They made promises to the gods to pay their debts and return any objects they had borrowed",Other
eibtfq,53,Today I learned that West Point Military Academy was originally named Fort Arnold after its original commanding officer General Benedict Arnold,Art_Event
eieyr3,51,"Today I learned that there are only 14 possible ways to arrange a calendar, meaning that you can reuse calendars from previous years.",Psychology
eie703,56,"Today I learned that there is some scientific merit to the concept of a ""gaydar""",Psychology
ei5y8v,51,"Today I learned that The Matrix: Reloaded was initially banned in Egypt. This was due to the film being ""too religious.""",Movies_TV
eic41b,50,"Today I learned that everyday foods such as chocolate, wheat flour and coffee all contain thousands of insect bits. It is estimated that we eat on average 140 000 pieces of insects every year, because it is legal for foods to have a small number of insects in them.",Food_Drink
ei3xlw,43,Today I learned that the oil rig graveyard off the shore of Invergordon in Scotland.,Other
eid6qj,38,Today I learned that Greek families celebrate New Year’s Eve with a Vassilopita cake that has a hidden lucky coin inside. The Vassilopita is served after midnight and whoever finds the lucky coin has good luck and good fortune for the rest of the year.,Other
ei4nzl,39,"Today I learned that when Star Wars premiered on May 25, 1977, it was only playing in 32 theaters.",Movies_TV
ei3lvg,42,Today I learned that there was a pilot whale named Morgan who would fetch items deep in the sea,Literature
eidc96,38,Today I learned that pinball machines were officially banned in Oakland (California) until that 2014,Politics
eiaplg,38,"Today I learned that scanners / photocopiers won't allow you to scan or copy banknotes because of the steganographic feature called ""Omron rings"" or ""EURion constellation"" which is used in tandem with Machine Identification Code (MIC).",SciTech
ei57re,34,Today I learned that the Andromeda Galaxy will eventually collide with the Milky Way Galaxy (our galaxy). This will create a much larger galaxy using systems from both galaxies.,SciTech
ei77bv,31,"Today I learned that there was a plan 20 years ago for revellers to celebrate the turn of the Millennium twice, by flying Concorde across the Atlantic. After celebrating in Paris, they'd fly supersonic to New York to party again",Art_Event
ei5v8n,34,"Today I learned that in 1969, the city of Thunder Bay, Ontario had a referendum to decide on its name. The results were: ""Thunder Bay"" - 15,870; ""Lakehead"" - 15,302; and ""The Lakehead"" - 8,377. This vote splitting caused a large controversy in the city.",Politics
ei5df0,35,"Today I learned that flexicurity, a Danish employment model where high labour market flexibility is coupled with strong government assistance programs for the unemployed.",Art_Event
ei3lfg,32,"Today I learned that there’s a traditional Inuit food called kiviaq where hundreds of whole auks, feathers and all, are sewn up in seal skin, covered in rocks and allowed to ferment for up to 18 months before eating.",Food_Drink
eidccq,31,"Today I learned that that, in 1876, Samuel Tilden won a majority of electoral votes from states that chose their electors by popular vote. However, Colorado's state legislature chose its electors, who voted for Rutherford B. Hayes. This would be the last election in which a state chose electors via its legislature.",Politics
eibijj,31,"Today I learned that Larvaceans are tadpole-like animals living at midwater depths of the world’s oceans. All species construct complicated, mucus structures, called ‘houses’ where the animal lives. To feed, the larvacean beats its tail, pumping seawater through its house.",Pets_Animals
ei9tgn,34,"Today I learned that until that the 20th century, there was little fanfare around the Mona Lisa. Her theft in 1911, and a trip to the Met in New York and the National Gallery in Washington in 1962-3 made her a global media sensation",Politics
eif3w8,32,Today I learned that there are 2 barrels of bourbon for every person in Kentucky,Other
eibso3,30,Today I learned that trains in Bulgaria stop for an hour during change from winter to summer time.,Weather_Time
ehno11,34379,"Today I learned that ""Accuracy"" is the ability to hit a target, ""Precision"" is the ability to achieve the same results over and over. You can be accurate without being precise, and precise without being accurate.",Psychology
ehw3nm,26048,"Today I learned that in the film Candyman, Tony Todd negotiated a fee of $1000 for each time he was stung during the bee scene. He walked away with $23000.",Movies_TV
ehpkux,13666,"Today I learned that Essentially all penicillin produced after 1943 originated with a mold sample found on a cantaloupe in Peoria, Illinois. The moldy part was cut off and cultured and the lab technicians ate the rest of the fruit.",Food_Drink
ehup96,6398,Today I learned that most successful startup companies aren't started by people in their 20s. The average age of founders who started a high-growth company is 45.,Other
ehuy2i,2151,"Today I learned that America's first space shuttle, The Enterprise, was supposed to be called The Constitution but had its name changed after a massive write-in campaign from Star Trek fans. At the dedication, Gene Roddenberry and cast members from the show were in attendance.",Movies_TV
ehsb0v,851,Today I learned that Comedian and actor Eddie Izzard ran 27 marathons In as many days for Sport Relief,Sports
ehmo9n,754,Today I learned that the actor Kurt Russell was probably the first person to officially report the Phoenix Lights (one of the largest UFO sightings of all time). He was a flying a plane into Phoenix at the time and reported it to air traffic control.,Movies_TV
ehqnuz,719,"Today I learned that tipping isn't customary in Japan. In fact, it can cause unnecessary confusion.",Psychology
ehyiqh,467,"Today I learned that Suryia, an orangutan from a sanctuary who approached and befriended a thin stray dog, Roscoe, during a walk to a lake. Roscoe stuck around and was immediately taken in by Suryia and the other orangutans almost like a beloved pet. They fed, groomed, petted, and played with him for years.",Pets_Animals
ehruax,286,"Today I learned that that, if we measure the height of moutain from the center of the Earth (which is the same for everybody) and not from sea-level (which is fluctuating and sometimes, hard to calculate), the highest peak on Earth is the Chimporazo Volcano in Chile.",SciTech
ehqxa8,263,"Today I learned that There are more than 17,000 Indonesian islands, but most tourists still only visit one: Bali",Politics
ehwckv,211,Today I learned that it's possible that Orcas' senses are so developed that they can tell a woman is pregnant before she can.,Other
ehqb2v,208,Today I learned that the CDC found stretching doesn’t prevent injuries.,Other
ehmg9z,193,Today I learned that we humans are currently living in an Ice-age and that our species preferable climate is an Ice-age.,SciTech
ehn0j1,188,"Today I learned that According to the Guinness World Records, on January 28, 1887, a snowflake 15 inches wide and 8 inches thick fell in Fort Keogh, Montana, making it the largest snowflake ever observed.",Weather_Time
ehqlrd,182,Today I learned that because the movie The Godfather Part II has two narrative strands - one about Michael Corleone as the new Don of the Corleone family and the other about his father Vito Corleone when he was young - it is considered both a sequel AND a prequel.,Movies_TV
ehn7yc,176,"Today I learned that surrealist painter Salvador Dalí and the Marx Brothers had planned on making a movie called ""Giraffes on Horseback Salad"" together, but it was never produced. A graphic novel was eventually made based on the screenplay.",Movies_TV
ehxihh,154,"Today I learned that in the harsh winter of 2008, the town of Ankeny, Iowa used expired garlic salt to help thaw the roads, keeping several tons from going to a landfill.",Food_Drink
ehk30z,124,"Today I learned that AD Wintle a WW1 and WW2 hero. He was sent to the front at 17, where he captured a French village single-handedly. He was blown up, lost an eye and was sent back to England but escaped back to France to continue fighting. He was also a spy and was briefly imprisoned in the Tower of London.",Other
ehmehb,116,Today I learned that Time Square New Years Eve celebration started in 1905 as a way to celebrate the newspapers new building,Art_Event
ehx651,107,Today I learned that Alaska has a fund that provides over $1000 annually to every resident,SciTech
ehlazy,98,"Today I learned that Disney once stopped a man from having Spider-Man etched onto his child's tombstone, claiming they wish to preserve the character's innocence.",Entertainment
ehuz88,82,Today I learned that takeout coffee cups are not recyclable and billions are wasted every year.,Food_Drink
ehv1ww,65,Today I learned that Disneyland used to employ young women as mermaids who would swim in the water around the Submarine Voyage ride.,Other
ehw9ix,59,Today I learned that The Ancient Romans Used to Celebrate the New Year in March instead of January and were on a calendar that followed the lunar cycle instead of the sun,SciTech
ehrkok,60,"Today I learned that until that 1950, several British universities such as Oxford and Cambridge had representation to the Parliament",SciTech
ehjz98,46,Today I learned that saloons usually had a secondary set of doors; rather than just the swing-doors oft-seen in media,Music
eht1wn,42,"Today I learned that ""Hill Valley High School"" from Back to the Future was filmed at Whittier High School in California. Richard Nixon attended this high school from 1928 to 1930 - some 25 years before Marty's visit",SciTech
ehxbvp,40,Today I learned that the state motto of Texas is simply the word “Friendship”,Politics
ehx2lk,39,"Today I learned that Approximately 5000 years ago, workers in the city of Uruk (modern day Iraq) were paid by their employers in beer",Other
ehqlhn,37,Today I learned that China had a French influenced premier with the name Pierre-Célestin. He was posted to St Petersburg as interpreter and learned French as well as Russian. Pierre attended the Paris Peace Conference and made China the only participating country not to sign the Versailles Treaty,Other
ehlagt,34,"Today I learned that Lorenzo Da Ponte, the author of the libretto for Mozart's ""Marriage of Figaro,"" emigrated to the United States in old age, where he was appointed the first professor of Italian Literature at Columbia University",SciTech
ehu8d8,36,"Today I learned that In 1976 Ruth Berman Wrote a Story for the Anthology Novel, Star Trek: The New Voyages, That Was Basically Galaxy Quest",Literature
ehklsb,34,"Today I learned that for 11 years Oleg Gordievsky was a KGB spy spying the MI6, whilst also being an MI6 spy spying the KGB",Other
ehoz0g,34,"Today I learned that David Bowie wrote ""Life on Mars"" as revenge against Frank Sinatra for not choosing his lyrics for ""My Way""",SciTech
ehx1b2,33,"Today I learned that in addition to the timeless Manhatten, there are four additional classic cocktails named for the remaining four boroughs of New York City. The Brooklyn, the Bronx, the Queens, and the Staten Island Ferry. All but the last date back to the 1930's.",Travel_Geo
ehq4ok,33,"Today I learned that in 1993, Rauscher et al introduced the Mozart Effect, a theory that listening to classical music will make you smarter, a small increase in spatial-temporal performance. In the studies with positive results the enhancement is small and lasts about 10-12 minutes.",Music
ehty71,27,Today I learned that bee queens emit a pheromone to declare themselves queen.,Other
ehpvf2,26,"Today I learned that The first attempt in bringing Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit Cats to the big screen was via Steven Spielberg’s animation studio Amblimation, which was to produce a feature film based on the musical.",Movies_TV
ehol4h,27,Today I learned that a Scotsman was the physician of the Russian royal family,Other
ehzk60,25,Today I learned that the Tibetan Blackbird's scientific name is Turdus Maximus,Psychology
ehu7ky,18,Today I learned that Richard Dean Anderson was auditioned for MacGyver due to an appearance on The Love Boat,Movies_TV
ehk9qf,16,"Today I learned that Norman Brenner was the stand-in for Michael Richards (Kramer) on the TV show ""Seinfeld"" for all nine seasons, eventually appearing in only four episodes in this role. However, he also had 29 appearances as background characters in the show. Here are those appearances...",Movies_TV
ehs3eg,14,"Today I learned that the Torpedo was named after Electric Ray, and the word means ""sluggish"", like in ""torpor"".",Music
ehrw3b,15,Today I learned that The Simpson's creator Matt Groening's initials appear constantly throughout the show. Just look at Homer Simpson's head - The side hair looks like the letter M and the ear looks like the letter G.,Movies_TV
ehp90y,12,"Today I learned that when basketball was invented, it was often played in a metal cages",Sports
ehz6pa,14,"Today I learned that the Mount Athos Canal (Xerxes Canal) an Ancient Canal Built During the Second Persian Invasion During the Greco-Persian Wars. This Was Done to Avoid Moving the Persian Fleet Around the Athos Peninsula, Which Previously Destroyed Part of the Persian Fleet, Due to a Storm the First Time.",Travel_Geo
ehwh88,12,Today I learned that air guitar world championships are a legit competition,Music
ehubxv,11,"Today I learned that movie director Alex Cox (best known for ""Repo Man"") was effectively blacklisted for working on a studio project during the 1988 Writers Guild of America strike.",Movies_TV
ehzgu8,13,"Today I learned that The tooth is a product of 4 components: enamel, cementum, pulp, and dentin. Everyone's dentin is shade of yellow and dentin cannot be whitened",Other
ehu0hn,13,"Today I learned that before Kylie Jenner, Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling was considered the youngest self-made female billionaire.",Literature
ehsxbm,11,"Today I learned that Founded as the English Law School, Chuo University is one of the oldest and most prestigious institutions in Japan. The university has four affiliated high schools and two affiliated junior high schools",SciTech
ehady7,74370,"Today I learned that while Apple was buying rural land for a new building, one couple refused to sell their 1 acre plot of land they had originally purchased for $6,000. After rejecting every single offer, Apple just told them to name a price. They sold it for $1.7 million.",SciTech
eh82wi,17398,"Today I learned that of Gavel, a K-9 Cadet who was fired from the Police Academy for being too friendly after months of training; he then got a new job as Vice-Regal Dog for the Office of the Governor in Queensland where he greets visitors, attends official functions, sits in on Governor's briefings",Pets_Animals
ehgm7c,11563,Today I learned that Vanna White has never repeated wearing a single dress during her entire career on “Wheel Of Fortune”. She has worn over 6500 Dresses and been on the show for almost 37 years (Since 1982),Other
ehc97y,4076,"Today I learned that the worst rated sitcom of all time is ""My Mother the Car"" about a man's mother who is reincarnated as a car and speaks to him through the radio",SciTech
eh76bo,2835,"Today I learned that of Solar Storm of 2012. It was an event on July 23 that produced a solar outburst that was comparable to the Solar Storm of 1859, which destroyed all electrical equipment. However, this solar outburst narrowly missed Earth by 9 days; it would have cost an estimated $2.6 trillion in damages.",SciTech
ehdnw1,2961,"Today I learned that Ravens can solve puzzles that require a flexible planning ability previously documented only in people and great apes. They learned to pass up a small food reward in favor of a tool they used to get a much better reward and barter with bottle caps, concepts a toddler would struggle to understand",Food_Drink
ehemgt,2350,"Today I learned that in its early days, football was primarily played in colleges and was extremely violent due to the rugby style nature of the rules. It was so violent that in 1905 alone, there were 19 fatalities that US President Teddy Roosevelt threatened to shut down the sport unless changes were made.",Politics
ehebem,1795,"Today I learned that in 1999, a Las Vegas couple were unable to come to a decision on how to split up their Beanie Baby collection during their divorce settlement. A judge ordered them to dump their collection on the floor of the court and take turns picking them one-by-one.",Politics
ehay4b,1303,"Today I learned that Disney World has 7500 acres of empty land, stemming from a 1970 environmental promise Disney made to Florida to never built anything on it.",Entertainment
eh9zy5,723,"Today I learned that Televangelist Shepherd Bushiri (net worth $150 million) is the richest man in the Malawi, one of poorest country in the world.",Other
ehezdv,673,"Today I learned that of Derek Amato, who after a head injury, was diagnosed with Acquired Musical Savant Syndrome, and suddenly could play expert level piano. When asked during an interview to perform a simple song, “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star”. He attempted, struggled, and gave up.",Music
ehb5hy,517,Today I learned that NASCAR is rooted in Prohibition bootlegging. They souped up stock cars to outrun the police and that led to competitive racing between gangs.,Sports
ehfapo,490,"Today I learned that In 2016 a man had a nesting family of Peregrines move into his flower box in Chicago. They were removed, but came back and were protected by law, so they got to stay.",Other
eh8mlt,394,Today I learned that it takes four days of good sleep to fully recover from just 1 hour of needed sleep lost.,Other
eh6qeo,228,Today I learned that Olfactory adaptation is the reason we are unable to smell ourselves or the stench of our regularly lived environments.,Psychology
ehggnc,201,Today I learned that trilobite eyes were unlike those of any other known animal. Their compound eyes had lenses made of calcite crystals rather than protein.,Pets_Animals
ehbmgg,150,"Today I learned that De Beers is responsible for the slogan “A Diamond is Forever,” which convinced the paying public that diamonds, which actually wasn’t as valuable as gold and silver, was desirable as it is tied to love and marriage. The diamond engagement ring thus became an obligatory wedding purchase.",Art_Event
eheptf,127,"Today I learned that in Japan, unmarried women in their late 20's were called ""Christmas Cakes"" because ""after the 25th they're not good""",Art_Event
ehbnp9,119,"Today I learned that California has been producing wine since 1769. Today, there are more than 1,200 wineries in the state. If California were a separate country, it would be the world’s 4th largest wine producer.",Travel_Geo
ehhhdb,142,"Today I learned that The pink haired mascot ""Erin"" was dropped from use by company Esurance because the internet wouldn't stop making X rated versions of her.",Other
eh8u6z,116,"Today I learned that in 2008, the Russians used USBs like coins on the ground to infiltrate the Pentagon.",Politics
eh85vf,117,"Today I learned that the Great Backyard Bird Count: citizens can help scientists track birds all over the world to help determine migration patterns, population estimates, dangers to habitat and more. Everyone is welcome to help by joining for free.",Pets_Animals
ehemwq,112,"Today I learned that the zodiac is wrong because Earth's precession has altered the position of the constellations we see today, effectively shifting the dates of the zodiac. There's a 13th constellation the Babylonians left out, Ophiuchus, which was inconvenient but now relevant 2,500 years later in our night sky..",SciTech
ehar8g,106,Today I learned that Former Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez stated that capitalism may have ended life on Mars,Politics
eh7ueu,103,"Today I learned that of the Lighthouse of Maracaibo. A natural phenomenon that results in an area of Venezuela being under a lightening storm for a relatively large part of the year. Up to 448,000 bolt per year! It has historically been so consistent and localised that it has used as a sailing beacon.",Other
ehhvab,110,Today I learned that There was a woman named Ann Elizabeth Isham aboard the Titanic who was said to have refused to board a lifeboat when they told her she couldn’t bring her Great Dane on board. Her body was reported by a passing ship days later floating in the water with her arms around the dog’s body.,Pets_Animals
eh6uim,96,"Today I learned that Over 50% of the World's languages are located in just 8 countries, and most of the 6,000-7,000 known human languages have less than 10,000 speakers. It is estimated that 50%-90% of languages will have become extinct by the year 2100.",SciTech
ehgj23,100,"Today I learned that during the serum rush in 1925, a sled dog named Togo lead a 260 mile dangerous journey across Alaska, even crossing the open ice of the Norton Sound. However it is Balto who gets all the credit and fame, while mushing 51 miles. Togo was the real hero by over 200 miles,he saved thousands of lives",Pets_Animals
eh4z54,84,Today I learned that as much as 70% of gold worldwide is refined in Switzerland.,Other
eh817m,82,Today I learned that Star Trek's Wesley Crusher is suspected to be an idealized self-insertion character for Gene Roddenberry (whose middle name was Wesley),Celebrities
ehck1m,78,Today I learned that Rwanda's 500 Francs banknote shows three exotic cows on the front to reflect government effort to eradicate malnutrition and four young students working with computers on the back represent emphasis on promoting education and technology,SciTech
eh9m7r,79,"Today I learned that Nachos, a Tex-Mex dish invented by Ignacio Anaya García in 1943. The word ""Nacho"" was derived from this nickname.",Food_Drink
ehb95a,75,Today I learned that Anacondas give birth to live young and not eggs.,Religion
ehfwee,78,"Today I learned that Mountain Dew accidentally included Michigan’s Uppers Peninsula with Wisconsin in a campaign that showcased individual states labeled on bottles. As a result, Mountain Dew released an Upper Peninsula specific bottle that featured the Mackinaw Bridge, a snowmobiler, a kayaker, and Pictured Rocks.",Travel_Geo
ehahcf,63,Today I learned that the wolf howls at the beginning of Thriller were Michael Jackson himself,Music
ehhn1o,67,"Today I learned that the stock exchange in Milan has a marble statue of a middle finger in its main plaza titled L.O.V.E. (for freedom, hate, vengeance, and eternity in Italian) by Maurizio Cattelan. The bankers wanted it removed but the government voted to keep it in place.",Other
ehaz60,56,"Today I learned that Marv Levy, a Chicago Cubs fan, was in attendance at both the 1945 World Series and the 2016 World Series.",Sports
eh4y30,54,"Today I learned that Olbers' Paradox states that the darkness of the night-sky conflicts with the idea of an infinite and endless static universe. In the hypothetical scenario that the universe is static, homogeneous at a large scale, either time or space can not be infinite.",SciTech
ehgoki,56,Today I learned that jigsaw puzzles were invented in the 1760s by a mapmaker. The first puzzle was a map of the world and it was used to teach kids geography.,Other
ehgh98,50,Today I learned that The Cha Cha Slide was initially meant to be a step aerobics routine. DJ Casper's nephew was an aerobics instructor at Bally Total Fitness. He called DJ Casper to help him come up with a fun routine to do for his class to spice things up. The result was The Cha Cha Slide.,Other
eh5htw,47,"Today I learned that Yuengyeung, a beverage that's a mixture of tea and coffe",Food_Drink
eh7b2g,46,Today I learned that the snowmobile was invented by Joseph Armand Bombardier who started working on it when he was just 19 years old.,Other
eh8brq,47,Today I learned that Johnny Cash released NINETY SEVEN studio albums,Music
eh9iqp,43,"Today I learned that in Dec 1931 while visiting NYC, Winston Churchill was struck and injured by a car while crossing 5th Avenue because he forgot that cars in America drive on the opposite side of the road as they do in Britain",SciTech
ehdb1o,43,"Today I learned that Old Crow is the only Yukon community that cannot be reached by motor vehicle, requiring visitors to fly in. The people of Old Crow are dependent on the Porcupine caribou herd for food and clothing",Food_Drink
eh9cak,39,Today I learned that Henry Cavill was almost cast in the role of Edward in Twilight. Losing the role to Robert Pattinson just before filming began,Movies_TV
eh99x4,34,"Today I learned that the documentary 'The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley', which received critical acclaim for its comprehensive overview of the rise, explosure and downfall of the fraudulous health company Theranos, was also criticized for featuring a naturopath doctor and presenting her as a physician.",Other
eh8ayn,32,"Today I learned that Australia attempted the total nationalisation of banks in the 1940s, but the plan was stopped by conservatives and slammed as as a 'communist ramp'.",Other
eh7c4x,36,"Today I learned that Razor&Tie, the originator of the late-night TV infomercial for compilation music albums, was started in an apartment by two practicing lawyers who loved music more than their jobs",Music
ehfozk,31,Today I learned that My Name is Earl star Jason Lee is now a photographer,Phatic
egry9u,3214,"Today I learned that in the 1964 film Zulu, the Zulu king Cetshwayo kaMpande was portrayed by his actual great-grandson",Movies_TV
egsgiy,3191,"Today I learned that Rachele Gilmore, an understudy in the Metropolitan Opera. With only a couple hours notice, she was told she would be making her debut in Offenbach's ""Les Contes Hoffman"". That night she hit an A-flat above high C, breaking the record for highest note ever sung at the Met.",Music
egzt71,1303,"Today I learned that during the production of ""Reds"", Warren Beatty explained to the extras what the film was about. After a lecture on the rights of the working man, the extras refused to return to work, saying that they felt exploited. Beatty agreed to increase their wages.",Movies_TV
eguq2t,1132,Today I learned that the ancient switch to soft food gave us an overbite—and the ability to pronounce ‘f’s and ‘v’s.,Food_Drink
egp8w1,918,"Today I learned that Spiders can sense electrical currents in the air and use them to launch themselves upward, traveling up to hundreds of miles. Occasionally a “mass ballooning” occurs, where so many spiders descend from the sky it looks like snow",Weather_Time
egx5gk,546,Today I learned that at high enough speeds an aircraft can use it's own shockwaves to generate a considerable amount of additional lift. This phenomenon is called compression lift and has only been demonstrated to two aircraft models.,SciTech
egwkcm,401,"Today I learned that Andy Serkis based his voice for Gollum in 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy, on his pet cat coughing up furballs",Pets_Animals
egzcfm,404,"Today I learned that the great age of Caribbean piracy began in 1522 when French corsair Jean Fleury captured two Spanish ships on their way back to Spain from the new world, plundering more than $30 million worth of Aztec gold.",Fashion
egu2xd,371,"Today I learned that after reading the script for “Being John Malkovich”, John Malkovich said he was ""half intrigued and half horrified”, he was interested in directing the movie if they changed the titular character to another actor, writer Charlie Kaufman refused.",Movies_TV
egskot,327,"Today I learned that all members of the Canis genus (wolves, jackals, coyotes, dholes and lycaons) are genetically compatible, meaning they can have healthy, fertile puppies as if they all belonged to the same species",Pets_Animals
egs26g,324,"Today I learned that of the Quetzalcoatlus northropi, one of the biggest known flying animals of all time. It stood about as tall as a giraffe and had a wingspan as wide as the length of a gas tanker truck.",Pets_Animals
egpxl4,300,"Today I learned that David Bowie's Heroes was recorded with one microphone 22cm (9 inches) away from him, another one 6m (20 feet) away, and the last one 15m (50 feet) away, so that he'd have to adjust his tone in different parts of the song (in the 6 minute album version, link in comments)",Music
egwipz,290,"Today I learned that the richer you are, the more likely you are to vote. ""The 48 percent voting participation rate for families in the lowest income category in 2016 was a bit more than half of the 86 percent rate for families in the highest income category.""",Other
egp6y8,196,"Today I learned that in June 1982 British Airways Flight 9 (callsign Speedbird 9) managed to land safely in Jakarta with no casualties, despite having accidentally flown into a volcanic ash cloud that shut down all four engines and sandblasted the windscreen",Other
eh0qpx,189,"Today I learned that Pozole, a traditional soup with hominy, used to be prepared with human meat. After the Conquest cannibalism was banned and pork was used instead because of its similarities to human meat.",Religion
egwmf1,149,Today I learned that Louis Pasteur was the head of the science program at a French school during the mid 1800's. He once told students that anyone caught smoking would be expelled. Seventy-three of the school's 80 students resigned.,SciTech
egpqk7,142,Today I learned that New Zealand has an official government appointed wizard,Politics
eh1nn2,145,"Today I learned that of Build the Enterprise, a plan to build a real-life functioning version of the USS Enterprise using today’s technology. It would get to the moon in 3 days or Mars in 3 months, be a kilometer long, fall somewhere between spaceship and space station, and cost $706 billion to build.",SciTech
eh1iqm,138,"Today I learned that Matt Groening, creator of the Simpsons, has only written four episodes in its 30 year run.",Movies_TV
egpb0g,109,"Today I learned that of the origin of the Farsi word for chewing gum, آدامس, pronounced aa-daamss. The name came from the Iranian accent-influenced pronunciation of the original brand of chewing gum, Adam's.",Other
eh2hif,114,"Today I learned that In November 2014, Mattel received criticism over the book I Can Be a Computer Engineer, which depicted Barbie as being inept at computers and requiring that her two male friends complete all of the necessary tasks to restore two laptops after she downloads a virus onto both of them.",Literature
egrbyi,103,"Today I learned that the original Chris on the Partridge Family tv show was replaced after the first season because he had a personality conflict with every person in the cast, especially David Cassidy and Danny Bonaduce. He was 10 years old at the time.",Movies_TV
egz04w,99,"Today I learned that the elite force of the Theban army in the 4th century BC consisted of 150 pairs of male lovers, known as the ""Sacred Band of Thebes""",Other
egpwnh,100,Today I learned that as early as the 12th Century the Royal Family of Great Britain has claimed ownership of all Swans in the Empire and Commonwealth due to their being a delicacy,Other
egx20a,90,Today I learned that the interior of the house in Home Alone was located in a gym in an vacant HS that was also used in Uncle Buck,SciTech
egp6bv,86,"Today I learned that It would take 364,143,591 minutes to Zamboni a frozen Lake Superior",Travel_Geo
egt04g,79,"Today I learned that over 25% of satellites are geosynchronous, meaning that they orbit earth in such a way that they remain over the same location at all times with very little variance.",SciTech
egvzvm,73,Today I learned that pictoralism. In the late 1800s photograpy was seen as nothing more than a record of reality. Pictoralism popularized the idea of photography as a true art form.,Art_Event
egs3na,64,"Today I learned that of ""The Bridge"" - a documentary film in which 23 of 24 suicides committed by jumping of the Golden Gate Bridge in 2004 are recorded",Movies_TV
egvt23,56,Today I learned that of toast sandwich. A sandwich made with two slices of bread in which the filling is a thin slice of toasted bread!,Food_Drink
egxqrc,52,"Today I learned that 88% of men with an extra male chromosome (XYY instead of XY) don't know they have it. Often referred to as the 'supermale' syndrome, symptoms include above average height, longer arm span, aggressiveness, and facial acne.",Psychology
egs57y,52,Today I learned that The cartoon “Tom and Jerry” were originally designed as regular humans before the famous cat and mouse they are today,Pets_Animals
egr24z,53,"Today I learned that Enzo Ferrari was originally reluctant to sell non-racecars, and only did it to fund his racing team.",Sports
eh24bj,46,"Today I learned that The oldest known figurative painting was discovered in a cave on Borneo island, Indonesia: a depiction of a bull has been dated to be 40,000 years old. It is unknown which people created the paintings and what happened to them",Other
eh1yx3,47,"Today I learned that the Ravens of the Tower of London - initially believed to protect The Crown & Tower. At least 6 captive ravens must be kept all the times and it was broadly based on the old superstition that ""if the Tower of London ravens are lost or fly away, the Crown will fall & Britain with it.""",Literature
egvjmg,38,Today I learned that Clemson University's fan tradition of only spending $2 bills while traveling,SciTech
egsy12,42,Today I learned that Napoleon Was Once Attacked by Rabbits,Other
eh1eu1,41,Today I learned that Disney World had to find a new sponsor for their People Mover ride because Ford was reluctant to support technology that appeared to replace the automobile.,SciTech
egyww9,36,"Today I learned that when a queen bee became trapped in a car in Wales in 2016, the swarm followed the car. The local beekeepers association removed the bees but next morning they were back.",SciTech
egywwx,42,"Today I learned that back in 2011 Dunder Mifflin paper from a sitcom The Office became an actual product sold by Quill, a Staples subsidiary.",Other
egwozp,38,Today I learned that Steve Jobs has claimed that taking calligraphy courses in college is one of the reasons that the earliest Macintosh computers were successful. They were the first ones with beautiful typography.,SciTech
egtatu,37,"Today I learned that For people who aren't addicted to alcohol, a little bit has no long-lasting ill effects and may, in some instances, be beneficial, as with the heart and arteries.",Other
egx77r,37,Today I learned that Kidz Bop has had more top ten hits than Madonna.,Music
egxejt,27,"Today I learned that Rhodesia (Zimbambwe) was one of the few countries to ever use chemical and biological weapons, in the 1970's against nationalists",Politics
eh0fjo,29,"Today I learned that in The Empire Strikes Back, Einstein's theory of general relativity means that Luke is almost two years younger than his twin sister Leia when they reuinite at Cloud City.",Other
egvwvy,29,"Today I learned that The actual date of Jesus' Crucifixion is not known, but the evidence narrows it down to dates with the following properties: A Friday, In Spring, At full moon, On either the first day of Passover (Synoptic Gospels), or the eve of Passover (John) Between 25 and 35 AD",Religion
eh0d7e,22,Today I learned that during the filming of the original Wizard of Oz they used asbestos as fake snow.,Weather_Time
eh2yje,15,"Today I learned that Reno brothers carried out first 'moving' train robbery in America, Oct 6, 1866, by stopping a train in a rural area. They made off with $13k. Soon, gangs like Butch Cassidy's Wild Bunch caught on to Reno brother's method but Union Pacific added boxcars with guards and horses to chase robbers.",Pets_Animals
eh2k7c,15,Today I learned that George Lucas shot Obi-Wan giving away Luke & Leia in Episode III in 2000 during the filming for Episode II.,Movies_TV
eh2k39,16,Today I learned that Star Wars:The Phantom Menace was the first full-length film to be screened to the public in digital instead of on film.,Movies_TV
egr56b,13,"Today I learned that your fingernails/toenails are made of keratin, which is also what your hair is made of, and thats why your nails grow.",SciTech
eh1cv8,9,"Today I learned that Swedish Olympic high jumper Annette Tånnander, who met him when he was 40 and she 19, remembers Wilt Chamberlain as a pick-up artist who was extremely confident yet respectful. It has been said Wilt slept with 20,000 women in his lifetime",Music
egb6ru,70153,"Today I learned that Subaru WRX owners are the most likely in the US to have a prior speeding citation, have 2.29 times the number of DUIs and 1.82 times as many at-fault accidents as the national average.",Politics
egh2f9,26939,"Today I learned that an 18-year-old man lost his life saving a baby girl and her mother, during rampaging floods in the Philippines. He was swept away as he helped them reach cover. He’d already saved more than 30 people from the floodwaters and had helped evacuate his family.",Weather_Time
egjovj,20477,"Today I learned that Skyscrapers shrink over time due to building materials compressing. This shrinkage is large enough that elevator guide rails in the highest skyscrapers need to be mounted to sliding clips, instead of attached solidly, so they can move when the building shrinks instead of warping.",SciTech
egcsdx,889,"Today I learned that Nearly half of the United States GDP comes from just 5 states: CA, TX, NY, FL, and IL. California is by far the largest contributor at 1/3 of that, or nearly 15% of total US GDP.",Other
eg8phk,750,"Today I learned that the man who first created a Bureau of Investigation within the US Department of Justice, which would later become the Federal Bureau of Investigation, was a nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte.",Other
egj7q1,628,Today I learned that 54 oenology (wine science) students were secretly given white wine dyed with tasteless red food coloring and they overwhelmingly described the flavors as if it were red wine.,Food_Drink
eghd15,444,"Today I learned that penicillin was first able to be mass-produced from a moldy cantaloupe found in Peoria, Illinois",Other
egdrhd,409,"Today I learned that When Jack Dempsey was 75 years old, 2 young muggers tried to rob him, Dempsey broke loose and KO'd both of them on sidewalk, Jack Dempsey was ferocious heavyweight champion who inspired Mike Tyson",Celebrities
egfz70,291,"Today I learned that 5 ft tall, 100 lbs Edward Leedskalnin single-handedly & secretly carved over 1,100 tons of coral rock to create a castle with a stone living room, rocking chairs, beds, bath, and dining table - known as Coral Castle. Engineers aren’t sure how Ed, a mason from Latvia, created the sculptures.",Other
eglqiu,322,"Today I learned that of Pierre Brassau, an artist of the “avant-garde modern art” style. He was a chimpanzee, promoted by a Swedish journalist, to see if critics could distinguish between the style and the work of a chimpanzee. Most critics praised the work.",Art_Event
egj5pz,226,"Today I learned that in order 'to satisfy every European's musical taste', Ode to Joy from Beethoven's 9th Symphony, the EU anthem, has been officially adapted into other genres such as jazz, hip-hop, trance, techno, and Romani folk. All of those versions are free to listen to on the Council of Europe's page.",Music
egbek1,215,"Today I learned that to disguise their pre-production cars, automakers specially design patterned vinyl wraps that ""flatten"" character lines of the vehicle, hiding its shape and design features from both eyes and cameras.",Other
egh24i,185,"Today I learned that For over 40 years, each Grammy has be made by hand in the small town of Ridgeway in the mountains of Colorado by one man - John Billings - and a team of 3 assistants",Sports
eg9y6z,143,"Today I learned that there was a small thermal piston engine called the Stirling Engine, conceived in 1816. It used the expansion and contraction of gasses or fluids to push and pull two pistons and create power almost silently in a confined space.",SciTech
egedd7,130,Today I learned that corn comes out whole in stool because the outer shell is comprised mainly of cellulose. Cellulose is indigestible to most omnivores and this allows for the corn to pass through undetected.,SciTech
eggyk8,124,Today I learned that Christmas was cancelled in England in 1645 by Oliver Cromwell and his Puritan Forces in an effort to rid England of decadence.,Art_Event
egda5o,124,"Today I learned that the Christmas carol “Good King Wenceslaus” was based on the real life Duke of Bohemia Wenceslaus, who was noted for his kindness and piety. Wenceslaus was later assassinated in a plot by his brother, Boleslaus The Cruel.",Art_Event
egagyv,123,Today I learned that gurgling noises and other sounds made by our stomachs has a scientific name: borborygmi,SciTech
egecey,124,"Today I learned that when under threat from predators, small damsel fish can grow a fake 'eye' on their rear fins and reduce the size of their real eyes. This has the effect of making them appear to be heading in the opposite direction and increases their chances of survival fivefold.",Pets_Animals
egd63y,119,"Today I learned that being selected to “come on down” on the Price is Right, is not a random selection. It is actually a vetting process by producers to make sure you are good looking enough for T.V.",Other
egizsq,109,"Today I learned that United States of America ""is one of Earth's most volcanically active countries, having within its territory more than 10 percent of the known active and potentially active volcanoes.""",SciTech
egfruw,98,"Today I learned that after the British crushed the Sepoy Rebellion, the British had the rebels ""blown from cannon"", in which sentenced rebels were tied over the mouths of cannons and blown to pieces when the cannons were fired.",Other
eggenc,91,"Today I learned that there is one thing that physical therapists can cure on the very first visit with just a simple maneuver: a type of debilitating vertigo called BPPV, caused by calcium crystals in the inner ear.",Psychology
egnnjv,244,"Today I learned that in 1984, Burger King ran a commercial featuring a parody of Mr. Rogers. The real Mr. Rogers (a vegetarian) called up the BK vice president, who then ordered the commercials taken off the air at once. Mr. Rogers later met the actor, and told him he was proud of his marvelous job.",Movies_TV
ege7bh,57,"Today I learned that Steve "" The Crocodile Hunter"" Irwin was a voice actor in several animated Disney movies including the Rescuers Down Under, The Emperor's New Groove, and Shrek",Entertainment
egga6w,53,"Today I learned that there is Welsh Town called Llanfairpwllgwyngyll­gogery­chwyrn­drobwll­llan­tysilio­gogo­goch, which has one of the longest place names in the world.",Travel_Geo
eggihe,56,"Today I learned that 13th Dalai Lama predicted the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution of the People's Republic of China, destroying 6,000 monasteries and vast majority of historic Tibetan architecture.",Other
eglztk,56,"Today I learned that Tom Clancy, author of the political thriller spy novel Jack Ryan (and made into movies and tv series) depicts detailed descriptions of military and covert operations that the FBI had investigated the Baltimore novelist to determine his sources for works.",Movies_TV
egfnyk,44,"Today I learned that humans are not the only animals with different blood types. This includes horses, cats, and dogs, among others. Over 13 different blood groups have been described for canines.",Pets_Animals
egiw2j,51,"Today I learned that the coldest temperature observed in the universe was achieved on Earth, 50 trillionth of a degree kelvin, and differs from the hottest temperature achieved on Earth by ~10,000,000,000,000,000,000 (10 quintillion) degrees.",Weather_Time
egh0dp,44,Today I learned that some lands in the United States today are held because of Medieval English land grants known as ‘Cestui que’,Other
egmsab,42,"Today I learned that the practice of shrinking heads has only been practiced by one culture, the Jivaroan people of northern Peru and eastern Ecuador.",SciTech
ege3xf,42,Today I learned that Nutmeg intoxication can cause a “high” that includes hallucinations. The chemical myristicin responsible for the high acts similar to mescaline found in peyote.,Other
egl270,37,Today I learned that in 1977 Japan made its own Spiderman television series,Movies_TV
egd29c,39,"Today I learned that Aluminum used to cost more than Gold and only royalties, elites and governments were able to afford them.",Other
egctve,40,"Today I learned that 6 of the Iraqi ""Deck of 52"" are still at large. The most senior of which being Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri, the ""King of Clubs"".",Other
egfqvp,42,"Today I learned that what is sold as ""Vegetable Oil"" is really just soybean oil.",Food_Drink
egbudb,36,"Today I learned that the Rolling Stones, in addition to the four ""permanent"" members, have six additional touring members, including Chuck Leavell, who has been with the band since 1982.",Music
eggq5n,35,"Today I learned that Æthelthryth, an East Anglian princess who convinced her new husband to respect her vow of perpetual virginity",Religion
egbsvk,33,"Today I learned that that, contrary to popular belief, diamonds are NOT formed from coal, but are formed from other carbon sources deep in the upper mantle.",SciTech
egcfkm,32,"Today I learned that Jack Parsons, a co-founder of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, was also a prominent occultist",Other
egkac4,31,"Today I learned that there is a thing called a Covenant Marriage, which exists in only three US states (AR, AZ and LA). Under a Covenant Marriage, premarital counseling is mandatory and no-fault divorce is not an option.",Religion
egix6x,31,Today I learned that less than 40% of power consumption in the US is in the form of electricity.,Politics
ege9b4,27,"Today I learned that Szimpla Kert or ruin pubs that are located in Budapest, Hungary. These usually offer cheap drinks in unique locations and have become a popular tourist attraction. They usually host events such as movie screenings or live music.",Art_Event
egc73r,32,Today I learned that there are zero known surviving episodes of “The Television Ghost”; an experimental television series from the early-1930’s,Movies_TV
egd6un,29,"Today I learned that of a University of Michigan study ""If You’re House Is Still Available, Send Me an Email: Personality Influences Reactions to Written Errors in Email Messages"" which found that disagreeable personalities are more likely to be grammar police than agreeable personalities",SciTech
egawuc,24,"Today I learned that the possum drop, a New Years celebration in Brasstown North Carolina where a live opossum is dropped from a roof",Art_Event
egfg0n,25,"Today I learned that U.S. 5, 10, 20 and 50 dollar bills have a bar on them that shine under a blacklight.",Other
egg6zs,24,Today I learned that Vans shoes got their name from it's founder: Paul Van Doren,Fashion
egn3o3,22,"Today I learned that during WW2, there were multiple significant riots and widespread social unrest in Australia due to Allied forces stationed on and around the continent.",Politics
egadrb,18,Today I learned that a Munchkin cat has a build similar to a corgi,Pets_Animals
egk6cz,19,Today I learned that the dot above a i or j is called a tittle,Literature
egiq87,17,Today I learned that the Drake Equation (which gives an estimate of the number of communicable intelligent civilizations) has a reasonable range from 0.00000000000091 (only 1 in the universe) to over 15 million in our galaxy alone.,SciTech
egli1r,14,Today I learned that the futuristic-looking comms headsets on the Millenium Falcon from the Star Wars movies were actually a real 1972 design from the UK's RACAL Electronics,Movies_TV
egcnvz,16,Today I learned that 33 RPM records and 45 RPM singles are the remnants of an old format war,Music
efx5s1,45230,"Today I learned that Eunice Shriver Kennedy, JFKs older sister, founded an athletics camp in 1962 for children with intellectual disabilities. The camp would go on to evolve into the Special Olympics.",Other
efuagn,20412,"Today I learned that for 25 years, two brothers re-gifted each other the same pair of pants, in increasingly inventive and difficult packaging, including a 600lb safe, a double-glazed window, a 16-foot rocket ship, and a crushed car, with a card that read ""Merry Christmas, the pants are in the glove box"".",Other
eg01nc,12187,"Today I learned that Curly, from the Three Stooges, would often take in stray dogs while travelling for work and care for them until that he found them a home. His love for dogs purportedly contributed to his financial difficulties throughout his lifetime, as he spent so much money caring for the dogs he encountered.",Other
efxiio,8267,"Today I learned that vegetarianism is such an old concept that up until that 1850, vegetarians were called Pythagorean because the cult of Pythagoras was entirely vegetarian",Other
efuij5,1871,"Today I learned that in 2000 an impoundment spill in Martin County, Kentucky emptied 300 million gallons of waste (volume of the Empire State Building) containing mercury and arsenic into rivers feeding the Ohio River. Massey Energy received a $5600 fine by federal regulators.",Travel_Geo
eg3idy,1382,"Today I learned that The Three Stooges were lied to for 23 years by the then-president of Columbia Pictures. They were never told how popular they were during their Columbia run, and never asked for a raise due to always thinking they were on the verge of losing their jobs.",Politics
efz5rf,1117,"Today I learned that lions love to play with discarded Christmas trees, and have an effect similar to catnip on cats.",Art_Event
eg4tta,1333,Today I learned that cats like to eat spider plants because they produce a compound that is thought to be related to opium and is mildly hallucinogenic,Pets_Animals
eg148y,917,"Today I learned that in the whole history of submarine warfare, there was only ever one underwater submarine battle. That battle was also the only time a submerged submarine sunk another submerged submarine.",Other
efxxni,453,"Today I learned that Due to its proximity to the Gulf Stream and the Gulf of Mexico giving it a mild tropical climate year round, Key West Florida is the only city in the Continental US that's never had recorded frost.",Weather_Time
eg1pee,246,"Today I learned that Americans spend more money on playing the Lotteries than on movies, video games, books, music and sports tickets combined.",Other
eg5iri,279,Today I learned that Madagascar has had a bubonic plague outbreak almost every year since 1980.,Other
efvc6r,207,"Today I learned that Director of 'Spring Breakers', Harmony Korine Was Banned From 'The Late Show' Because David Letterman Found Him Rifling Through Meryl Streep's Purse Backstage.",Movies_TV
eg5o25,216,"Today I learned that Colonel Sanders', the founder of KFC, title of Colonel wasn't earned in recognition of a distinguished military career, rather he was a Kentucky Colonel, which is the highest title of honour commissioned by the Governor of Kentucky.",Politics
eg0wz1,183,"Today I learned that of ""The Regime of the Coffeehouse Anarchists"" who ruled Munich. They declared war on Switzerland, banned the study of History, made a convicted burglar Chief of Police, declared that no houses could have more than 3 rooms, and they would ""make money free."" They were overthrown after only 6 days.",Other
efzhsj,171,"Today I learned that In the late 1980s, Vietnam ended its occupation of Cambodia and embraced free-market reforms. That eventually opened the country up and resulted in its present socialist-oriented economy. Vietnam’s frontier market is now one of the world’s fastest-growing economies",Art_Event
eg6hft,234,Today I learned that 60% of the geysers on Earth are in Yellowstone Park.,SciTech
eg0fa7,153,Today I learned that doctors in British Columbia are not allowed to talk about hockey while operating patients.,Politics
efu1v1,142,Today I learned that pigs are the fourth most intelligent animal (smarter than dogs),Pets_Animals
eg19fc,142,"Today I learned that there is a security alarm system which causes vertigo, nausea, and pain in the chest. The system has been purchased by the Russian government as well as certain supermarket chains.",Weather_Time
eg39c9,139,"Today I learned that Several studies compiled by the US Department of Education, Commerce, Labor, and various colleges from 2009-2016 found a large correlation between SAT scores and taste in music by genre and artist. Beethoven, Rock, Indie has above average and Lil Wayne, Rap, Punk has below average.",Music
eg1272,109,"Today I learned that all humans have stripes, called Blaschko Lines, that are only visible with certain skin conditions.",SciTech
efzk8r,98,"Today I learned that Herbert Hoover, the 31st President of the United States, was the first President to have been born west of the Mississippi River.",Travel_Geo
efwx6i,100,Today I learned that the total weight of bacteria in our bodies is higher than the weight of our brain,SciTech
efzb79,96,"Today I learned that Marvin Clark, a retired police officer who disappeared on Halloween weekend 1926 while en route to visit his daughter. His is the oldest active missing persons case in the United States.",Art_Event
eg61cm,86,"Today I learned that Aum Shinrikyo, the doomsday cult which committed the Sarin gas attacks on the Tokyo subway in the mid-1990's, still exists with a membership in the thousands.",Other
eg3mw4,80,Today I learned that Stefán Karl Stefánsson (the same one who played Robbie Rotten on LazyTown) starred as a Viking Soldier in For Honor.,Movies_TV
eg2vn1,74,Today I learned that there exists a species of poisonous bird called the Pitohui. Both the Hooded Pitohui and Variable Pitohui are poisonous to humans due to the concentrations of batrachotoxin in their feathers and skin.,Pets_Animals
eg6kw2,72,"Today I learned that Greco-Buddhists were the first to carve statues of the Buddha, with the classical Greek emphasis on realism. According to their statues, the bump on top of Buddha's head is his wavy hair tied in a man-bun.",Religion
efzmj8,65,Today I learned that the Allied forces dropped Paradummys or ‘Rupert Dolls’ during D-Day to confuse the Germans on where attacks were happening,Fashion
eg2041,60,Today I learned that Mapmakers create fake cities and imaginary streets among many others to prevent their maps from being plagiarized.,Literature
eg1r7r,56,"Today I learned On Jan. 1, 1998, Toronto’s amalgamation took effect, merging the six previous municipalities that made up Metro Toronto – Etobicoke, Scarborough, York, East York, North York, and the City of Toronto, into a new singular City of Toronto.",Travel_Geo
eg0v27,50,Today I learned that a leap second is added to accommodate for changes in Earth's rotation speed making time 23:59:60 possible,SciTech
efwbct,52,"Today I learned that Quentin Tarantino helped ghostwrite ""The Rock"" and ""It's Pat!""",Movies_TV
efxw1t,49,Today I learned that the largest football stadium in the world (capacity wise) is in North Korea,Sports
efus72,46,"Today I learned that Osamu Tezuka, the father of anime, was heavily influenced by Disney, his influences include Bambi, Mickey Mouse, and Betty Boop.",Other
eg0dtk,45,Today I learned that Olympic Park bomber Eric Rudolph’s brother Daniel cut off his own hand to try to get the FBI to stop looking for Eric,Celebrities
eg21yy,46,"Today I learned that some malls in Los Angeles have vending machines that serve caviar. Prices range from $5 to $500. Each machine costs about $85,000 – including hardware, software, security and maintenance – and has about $50,000 worth of inventory inside.",Other
eg11ff,41,"Today I learned that Chemotherapy was first theorized at Yale University after looking into the medical records of victims of mustard gas during World War I, while trying to develop an antidote for it if it was used during World War II.",SciTech
efvra3,38,Today I learned that there are about 200 different flavors of Lays Chips.,Food_Drink
efypes,36,Today I learned that Martin Luther King Jr. was offered the chance to play a Senator from Georgia in a 1962 movie called Advise and Consent. He turned it down because he thought it might cause hostility and hurt the civil rights movement.,Movies_TV
eg6ukj,40,Today I learned that There is enough concrete in Hoover Dam to pave a two-lane highway from San Francisco to New York.,Travel_Geo
efxp4z,35,Today I learned that Michael Jordan Has a Phobia of Water,Psychology
eg328w,33,Today I learned that there's a waterfall in Antarctica that looks like blood. The colour is caused by iron oxides.,SciTech
eg4mk1,36,"Today I learned that Over 63,000 migrants from North Korea between 1990 and 2017 went to Kazakhstan. This far surpassed any other country (United Kingdom was second with 15,000 migrants)",Other
efzeb1,33,"Today I learned that you can make plastic from milk, vinegar, and formaldehyde",SciTech
efxsro,27,"Today I learned that a billion has two possible values. A short scale billion has 9 zeroes (1 000 000 000) and a long scale billion has 12 zeroes (1 000 000 000 000). The short scale is the one most commonly used in english. The same is also true for a trillion, quadrillion, etc.",Math
eg5elr,29,"Today I learned that the “Beirut Grudge House”. The product of a dispute between two brothers over inherited land from their father, unable to agree on what to build. The brother with the plot closest to the road decided to build a house to block his brother’s sea view, and to decrease the value of his land.",Literature
eg5lgn,24,Today I learned that Crest Whitestrips and similar products work by coating the teeth with a gel that contains hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide. This gel is pressed against the teeth long enough for its ingredients to penetrate the teeth and create a whitening effect,Other
eg562i,21,"Today I learned that Julmust, a swedish cola typically sold around holidays, outperforms coa cola around christmas by around 50% in the country, every year",Art_Event
eg14pl,25,Today I learned that - Ethopia has its own calendar system,Weather_Time
eg0drp,23,Today I learned that the holiday of Kwanzaa was invented in 1966,Travel_Geo
eg1th1,21,Today I learned that Minneapolis and St Paul MN were two different time zones for two weeks,Weather_Time
efy0io,21,"Today I learned that In its first years as home of the San Francisco Giants, Candlestick Park was blamed for numerous fatal heart attacks, including five heart attacks in the first 14 games",Games
eg1a4o,18,Today I learned that Cyanide smells like almonds.,SciTech
eflh7m,47167,"Today I learned that George Lucas originally envisioned the planet Tatooine in Star Wars to be a jungle planet, but the idea of having to film in a jungle made him feel ""itchy,"" so he decided to make it a desert planet instead.",Travel_Geo
efh0pn,21276,"Today I learned that ""Home Alone"" has become a Christmas tradition in Poland, where it's known as ""Kevin Sam w Domu"" (literally ""Kevin Alone in the House""), with Polish TV channels repeatedly airing the film around Christmas Eve for the last 25 years.",Art_Event
efjpan,15089,Today I learned that a species of mold grew at Chernobyl to feed on the gamma radiation it gives off,SciTech
efklnh,14830,"Today I learned that Christmas as we know it (family gatherings, seasonal food & drink, games, festive generosity, even saying Merry Christmas), is largely the result of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Before 1843 Christmas was associated w/ countryside peasant revelry & disconnected from modern city life.",Art_Event
eflbok,3172,"Today I learned that in America, there are eight parking spots for every car, collectively taking up as much space as the state of West Virginia.",Politics
efiihn,1344,"Today I learned that in Arizona you can legally marry your first cousin if both of you are 65 or over, and one of you can't reproduce",Politics
efndl9,1239,Today I learned that out of the 195 countries of the world (or their predecessor states) there are only 22 that the British Empire has not invaded,Politics
efhdgz,1090,Today I learned that Rankin and Bass animators in Japan who worked on classic Christmas specials like Santa Clause is Coming to Town and Frosty the Snowman later were part of founding Studio Ghibli where they worked on My Neighbor Totoro and other classic Miyazaki films.,Art_Event
efk19e,1047,"Today I learned that the Hays code had a rule only allowing kissing to go on for 3 seconds in movies. Alfred Hitchcock got around this rule for his 1946 film, Notorious, by two actors break off every three seconds. The whole sequence lasts two and a half minutes.",Movies_TV
efmeai,853,Today I learned that Chiclets were discontinued in 2016,SciTech
efhtt3,691,"Today I learned that of Arachne, a master weaver who challenged and beat Athena in a weaving competition, only to be turned into the first spider by Athena herself.",Literature
efg48a,585,"Today I learned that in 2000, Microsoft was ordered to split in two by the US government in an anti-trust suit. Microsoft appealed and eventually settled, agreeing to cease anti-competitive behaviour.",SciTech
efqrc9,490,Today I learned that there has never been an only-child US President. Every president has had atleast one sibling.,Politics
efp8nt,264,Today I learned that skin creams have contributed to 37 fatal self-incinerations between 2010 and 2017 in England,Other
efmo21,189,Today I learned that The Woodmen of the World would pay widows $100 and make the husband a tombstone free of charge if she agreed to have their logo on the tombstone. They would also carve a tree into it or shape the entire stone as a log.,Other
efnuiq,175,Today I learned that certain states have laws which allow you to redeem gift cards for cash,Politics
eflwfs,144,Today I learned that eating honey can help to save your life in case of a battery cell ingestion.,Food_Drink
efjt5z,145,"Today I learned that The leg lamp from “A Christmas Story” was won from the NeHi Soda Company, hence it being a leg.",Art_Event
efpdko,140,Today I learned that San Francisco gets its drinking water from Yosemite National Park.,Travel_Geo
efs431,133,Today I learned that if you were born after October 31 2000 there has been someone living in space continuously for your entire life.,SciTech
efin3a,119,Today I learned that of Zwentendorf Nuclear Power Plant in Austria that was fully completed but never started as the public voted against it,Politics
efjcau,119,Today I learned that the largest known piece of cloth made of spider silk is an 11-by-4-foot (3.4 by 1.2 m) textile with a golden tint made in Madagascar in 2009. 82 people worked for 4 years to collect over 1 million golden orb spiders and extract silk from them.,Other
efqe4a,104,Today I learned that an Emeritus Professor of Psychology taught his Border Collie to identify and retrieve 1022 toys by name,SciTech
efmk88,96,"Today I learned that the single human body organ that requires the most energy is not the brain, but the liver.",SciTech
efj9ru,93,Today I learned that comedy legend Eddie Murphy has 10 children from 5 different women,Movies_TV
efi4nt,94,"Today I learned that before Einstein's Theory of Relativity was finally able to explain Mercury's unusual orbit, 19th century astronomers believed there could exist another planet between Mercury and the Sun that they took to calling Vulcan.",SciTech
efhpfo,86,"Today I learned that The first person to decorate a Christmas tree was reportedly Martin Luther (1483-1546). According to legend,s so moved by the beauty of the stars shining between the branches of a fir tree, he brought home an evergreen tree & decorated it with candles to share the image with his children",Art_Event
efesw5,83,"Today I learned that Nguyen is a very common Vietnamese family name, By some estimates forty percent of Vietnamese people bear this surname",Other
efn6v1,73,"Today I learned that The First Roman Emperor who wasn't of full Italic descent was Hadrian, whose Domitia Paulina was A Spanish Woman, Native to Gades (Modern Day Cádiz, Spain)",Other
efjodo,70,"Today I learned that in his 1790 will, Benjamin Franklin bequeathed 1,000 pounds ($4,400 USD) to Philadelphia and Boston to help finance mortgages. In 1990, the Philadelphia fund was worth over $2,000,000 and the Boston fund, $5,000,000.",Other
efodhl,68,"Today I learned that in 1846, The United States recognized Hawaii's independence, but was annexed in 1898 and became a state in 1959.",Politics
eflokw,61,Today I learned that There's a spider-like creature with a dog head called the bunny harvestman,Pets_Animals
efkaev,56,Today I learned that the Presidential Dollar Coin program began in 2007 with the George Washington dollar and ended in 2016 with the Ronald Reagan dollar. The series hoped to capitalize on public interest in the presidents,Politics
efq6by,52,"Today I learned that 'Jamais vu' meaning 'never seen' describes the opposite phenomenon of 'déjà vu', which points to a false loss of knowledge although the subject has been subjected to the experience in the past.",Psychology
efs86s,50,Today I learned that Medieval artists had never seen elephants but painted them anyway. They were compared to dragons and it was claimed they could only mate after the female had fetched a mythical human/plant hybrid called a mandrake from the garden of Eden.,Other
effiok,46,"Today I learned that Christmas is the most widely celebrated holiday in the US, over such secular holidays (in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place) as Thanksgiving, Mother's Day, and Independence Day.",Art_Event
efhg7c,42,"Today I learned that Kallikantzaros, malevolent underground goblins said to come to the surface only at Christmas",Art_Event
efod25,36,Today I learned that that the Chechen people had an ethic code with 3 levels 1 Adamalla (humanity) 2 Nokchalla (Chechen-ness) 3 Konakhalla (noble man),Other
efhehe,35,"Today I learned that ricin, a highly potent toxin often used as posion, belongs to a class of proteins called RIP (ribosome-inactivating proteins)",SciTech
efon1w,34,"Today I learned that in the 1983 Cabbage Patch riots, over-demand for dolls led to a series of violent customer fights at several retail stores in the United States.",Fashion
efk5ve,27,"Today I learned that Yup'ik is the most widely spoken language of the 20 Alaska Native languages with over 10,000 speakers, most of whom are located in Southwest Alaska",Travel_Geo
efkm1x,23,"Today I learned that Joe Pesci released a novelty Christmas single, years before he became a famous actor!",Art_Event
efnsha,21,Today I learned that the writer and director of A Christmas Story also wrote and directed Porky’s,Art_Event
efmfzn,19,"Today I learned that according to legend, the Danes were losing the 1219 Battle of Lyndanisse to the Estonians until that an archbishop prayed and stretched his hands upwards. Then, the current Danish flag fell down from the sky and the Danes won the battle!",Politics
efqu87,19,Today I learned that “oktavists” sing a full octave below the traditional lowest choral voice range,Music
efjo5h,10,"Today I learned that the same person, Allee Willis, wrote Boogie Wonderland and the Friends theme.",Literature
efs2kb,8,Today I learned that the famous Uncle Sam 'I want you for U.S. Army' is actually a self-portrait.,Art_Event
efsr7a,7,Today I learned that Taiwan's second president Yen Chia-kan contributed significantly for China's food supply during World War II when he was director of the finance department of Fujian Provincial Government,Food_Drink
efhtsd,5,"Today I learned that Pedro Ole, inspired by Emperor Norton, proclaimed himself ""Emperor Pedro III"" of Brazil in Olinda. When people argued with Pedro, police would get involved. He also said that tapiocas would be a ""public patrimony"".",Other
ef823i,38040,"Today I learned that of Jolabokaflod, a Christmas Eve tradition in Iceland where friends and family get together to exchange books and then they all read them together while eating chocolate and drinking cocoa.",Food_Drink
ef3uk4,4128,"Today I learned that Lou Pearlman, a music producer and con man who managed both the Backstreet Boys and NSYNC, defrauding both bands out of millions. He went on to run one of the biggest Ponzi schemes in history, leaving more than $300 million in debts to investors",Music
ef0h4k,2757,"Today I learned that the US Navy publicly denied what is now believed to be an urban legend. Allegedly, a US Navy battleship or aircraft carrier encountered what was ostensibly another vessel and the Captain instructed it to change course. The response was, 'I'm a lighthouse. Your call.'",Politics
efa9fz,1791,"Today I learned that most of the popular Christmas songs, including ""White Christmas"", ""Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"", and ""Let it Snow"" were all written by Jews",Art_Event
ef1hlm,1729,"Today I learned that in England and Wales, the role of lawyer is divided in two. Solicitors provide legal advice, barristers argue in court, and clerks are middlemen between the two.",Politics
ef3s8v,1460,Today I learned that bringing pets to work can decrease the risk of having a burnout and that 86% of a company's employees which tested this premise experienced a decrease in overall stress.,Psychology
eez6qx,813,"Today I learned that There is a pepper variety, called Padrón (name of a town in Spain, where they grow), that can either be spicy or not and they don't have any visible characteristic to distinguish them. The amount of water and sunlight received during growth influence their spiciness.",Food_Drink
ef4hwc,748,"Today I learned that up until that 1954, no human had ever run a sub 4 minute mile. Since Roger Bannister broke the barrier in 1954, 1400 men have since eclipsed the 4 minute barrier.",Other
ef2j0s,577,"Today I learned that upper case and lower case letters are named after the specific cases that printers would keep the letters in, with the lower case being easier for them to access.",Politics
ef307k,555,"Today I learned that on average, it takes more than 2 months before a behavior becomes automatic - 66 days to be exact. However, habit formation can vary widely depending on the behavior, the person, and the circumstances. In the study, it took anywhere from 18 to 254 days for people to form a new habit.",Psychology
ef8acq,459,Today I learned that possums and opossums are different animals and that the spelling shouldn't be used interchangeably,Pets_Animals
ef7xci,407,"Today I learned that Paranormal Activity (1) had a budget of $15,000 and grossed $193 million. The franchise went on to collect revenues of $890 million",Other
ef6t6y,327,"Today I learned that in an experiment where subjects were told to allocate funds to other subjects, they would always favour members of their own group, even though they didn't know who the groupmembers were, had never met them, and had been arbitrarily put into their group.",Politics
ef7nfn,240,"Today I learned that prior to the 90s, Super Bowl halftime shows consisted mostly of marching bands and show choir performances",Art_Event
ef3qqi,222,Today I learned that The Midwest based pizza chain Rocky Rococo was sued by comedy troupe The Firesign Theater in 1985 for Copyright infringement over the chain's name. Firesign Theater lost its case because the troupe visited the flagship store in 1975 and reacted with good humor.,Food_Drink
ef5v40,181,"Today I learned that the principal designer of the B-2 Stealth Bomber, Department of Defense engineer Noshir Gowadia, was convicted in 2001 of using classified information to assist the People's Republic of China in producing cruise missiles with stealth technology. He was sentenced to 32 Years.",SciTech
efcmkk,156,"Today I learned that of Alexis Benoît Soyer (born 1810) who was one of the first “celebrity” chefs. In addition to creating recipes, he invented a stove for soldiers to use during the Crimean war, wrote books and pamphlets on cooking, and did a lot to help the suffering in Ireland during the potato famine.",Other
ef2eyd,133,"Today I learned that tigers can have eye spots on their back to confuse prey when they are vulnerable, for example, drinking water",Pets_Animals
ef9iv0,117,"Today I learned that of the Welsh Christmas tradition Meri Lwyd. The Mari Lwyd is a horse skull mounted to a pole. Traditionally a group of men would carry the Mari Lwyd through villages, singing a song asking for people to let them into their homes.",Art_Event
efbdrk,121,Today I learned that there is a building in Germany that was built in WWII that was 2.8 Miles long. It took three years and was meant to be a vacation spot and education center for Germans.,Travel_Geo
ef5wl0,114,Today I learned that the Ethiopia had an Empire that lasted for seven centuries,Other
efbcfm,101,"Today I learned that of the Beacon of Maracaibo, also known as Catatumbo Lightning, a lightning storm that takes place at the same time in the same place 300 days a year",Weather_Time
efagy6,101,"Today I learned that Waffle House has release several full length studio albums for their restaurants. Prominent hits include: “There are raisins in my toast,” “Over Easy,” and “844,739 Ways to eat a hamburger”",Music
ef43mx,92,"Today I learned that a popular privilege for donating blood regularly in larger Polish cities is free use of public transport, but the conditions for obtaining a privilege may vary depending on the city.",Other
ef5p9b,87,"Today I learned that the song ""Do You Hear What I Hear?"" was written by by Noël Regney and Gloria Shayne in October of 1962 as a plea for peace during the Cuban missile crisis",Music
efa8pr,73,"Today I learned that After the Norman Conquest a large contingent of English people resettled in the Byzantine Empire, where many were recruited into the Varangian Guard",Other
ef68w4,64,"Today I learned that the letter “W” was originally a double vowel, literally “uu”...and that even by the 16th century it wasn’t always considered a single distinct letter.",Other
efbb3m,66,"Today I learned that White spots on teeth are usually the earliest sign of carious lesion (cavity formation). The tooth is losing calcium in a process termed decalcification caused by a combination of diet and low saliva production, and it cannot be reversed",Other
ef7bl0,59,Today I learned that William the Conqueror became the first Norman King of England after defeating King Harold Godwinson in the battle of Hastings. He was crowned on Christmas Day 1066 in London.,Art_Event
efc4nt,57,"Today I learned that a UPS worker that traded a $160,000 diamond he stole for $20 of weed",Other
eezs72,54,"Today I learned that in 1946 copies of ""The Stalingrad Madonna"" were presented, and are displayed today, in the cathedrals of Volgograd (formerly Stalingrad), Berlin, and Coventry as a symbol of reconciliation.",Other
ef927v,53,Today I learned that Jingle Bells was originally intended to be sung during Thanksgiving.,Art_Event
efbg9q,51,"Today I learned that in Serbian Christmas traditions, family members tie each other up and give gifts as ""ransom"" to be released.",Art_Event
ef3pkc,40,Today I learned that Tia Carrere (Cassandra from Wayne's World; Relic Hunter TV Series) Has Two Grammy Awards For Best Hawaiian Music Album,Music
ef9575,42,"Today I learned that The 1950s are known as ""The Golden Age of Science Fiction Films,"" although many of these films are known today as “B” rated movies. They are riddled with corny dialogue, poor screenplays, bad acting, and amateurish production values",Literature
ef8kl3,35,"Today I learned that In 1994, South Korean President Kim Young-sam advised the US President against attacking Nyongbyon, the centre of North Korea's nuclear program, to prevent renewal of fighting",Politics
efdes1,35,Today I learned that the Nutcracker originally had a ‘Dance Of The Bees’ towards the end of the ballet. It is occasionally still performed.,Entertainment
ef98bi,31,"Today I learned that According to UN data, Rajshahi in Bangladesh, did more than any other city worldwide to rid itself of air particles so harmful to human health. Rajshahi does not have a large industrial area, and it is too poor to have streets clogged with cars",Other
ef8xyf,31,Today I learned that the electric guitar in Cheech and Chong’s song “Basketball Jones” is played by George Harrison.,Sports
ef8ums,32,"Today I learned that In the night of December 24th, 1974, Cyclone Tracy almost completely destroyed the city of Darwin in northern Australia. The event became known as the day Christmas missed Darwin.",Art_Event
ef4mbm,28,"Today I learned that the town of Jackson, MS was burned down three times during the Civil War. The first two by Grant and Sherman during the campaign to take Vicksburg. The third after the fall of Vicksburg when Sherman took command of the Western troops and began his march toward the east and Atlanta.",Other
efbhoh,30,"Today I learned that While Millard Fillmore was in office, Congress passed the Compromise of 1850, a package of stop-gap measures which effectively postponed the Civil War for a decade",Politics
ef9xic,27,"[TIL] Takanakuy- An approach to Christmas in central Peru where the Quechua people dance, drink, where costumes, and have fist fights to settle community grudges, bringing the community together for Christmas.",Art_Event
ef8wuk,25,"Today I learned that The China World Trade Center is the largest building complex of Beijing and is widely reputed as ""The Place Where China Meets The World"". Its China World Mall was one of the first malls in China that sold branded goods",Other
ef6kyh,27,"Today I learned that there are currently four leading theories that could explain the origin of Earth's Moon. One such theory suggests that the planet Thea crashed into the planet Gaia (the name for proto-Earth), which resulted in today's Earth and its Moon.",SciTech
efcrrw,16,"Today I learned that By U.S. law, enrolled Tohono O’odham members in Mexico are eligible to receive educational and medical services in Tohono O'odham lands in the U.S.",SciTech
efe0sq,15,"Today I learned that Most headaches happen in the nerves, blood vessels, and muscles that cover a person's head and neck. It only feels like it is inside the brain",SciTech
efdlvj,12,"Today I learned that Frank Vincent, who told Joe Pesci to ""get your shine box"" in Goodfellas, was great friends with Pesci in real life. They released a novelty Christmas single years before either became a famous actor.",Art_Event
efdsg9,12,"Today I learned that of Typhoon Cobra, a powerful tropical cyclone that struck the United States Pacific Fleet in December 1944 that claimed 778 men, 3 destroyers, and more than 100 aircraft",Other
efcbsj,3,Today I learned that The modern day idea of Santa Claus may have been inspired by magic mushrooms,Phatic
efcdq3,0,"Today I learned that The 2009 Libya 1 Dinar banknote features Muammar Gadaffi on the front. In the current age of digital money a small fraction of banknotes are actually printed. Many countries are considering going with completely paperless currency, making this banknote valuable for collectors",Other
eer4c4,54371,"Today I learned that FDR asked singer Eddie Cantor if he could get a million people to send in a dollar to support polio research. He replied that it would be easier to ask for dimes. By the end of the month, the White House had received 2.68 million dimes ($268k) and the March of Dimes began.",Music
eeljqb,40216,"Today I learned that of Tyra Winters, a Highschool cheerleader who saved the life of a choking toddler during a homecoming parade. She was on a float and jumped down from it when she spotted the suffering boy in the crowd. She’d gotten CPR training in the 8th grade and used it to save his life.",Movies_TV
eeuu9z,14976,"Today I learned that there is blood type called ""RH null"", which is called ""golden blood"". This blood is so rare that only 43 people worldwide have it. Its properties make it attractive in numerous medical applications and make it very valuable.",Psychology
eejhun,1805,"Today I learned that of 'holdout houses' - old properties that hold out against new development. One such occupied 'million dollar corner' at Macy's in New York. Another example is Edith Macefield's house in Seattle, whose owner famously turned down an offer of $1M. She willed it to the construction superintendent.",Other
eekbeo,1395,"Today I learned that Festivus was a real holiday invented by the father of a Seinfeld writer. In their celebration, their dad would also put a clock in a bag & nail it to the wall. “I don't know what it meant...he would always say, ""That's not for you to know.""”",Travel_Geo
eeqbpa,1157,"Today I learned that George Lucas, after graduating with a bachelor of fine arts in film in 1967 tried joining the United States Air Force as an officer, but was immediately turned down because of his numerous speeding tickets.",Art_Event
eekptd,886,"Today I learned that Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was first published as a giveaway for the department store Montgomery Ward in 1939. The story was initially rejected because, in 1930s pop culture, a bright red nose was closely associated with chronic alcoholism and drunkards.",Literature
eeitys,786,"Today I learned that to avoid the censure of his father, a railroad worker who disapproved of poets, the teenage writer Neftalí Ricardo Reyes Basoalto wrote and published poetry under a pseudonym: Pablo Neruda. He would later legally adopt the name and go on to win a Nobel Prize in Literature.",Art_Event
eerfm6,651,"Today I learned that there were proposals in the 17th century to use an inverted exclamation point (¡) to signify irony in a sentence, a simpler version of the internet’s “/s” for sarcasm",Literature
eetpz8,523,"Today I learned that the optimal nap time is 7-8 hours after wake up time (early / mid-afternoon depending on when you wake up), for 20-45 min (to prevent sleep onset issues). Longer naps should be taken earlier in the day if you are trying to catch up on sleep debt.",Other
eeo9fa,318,"Today I learned that Aaron Hernandez, upon autopsy, was discovered to have had the worst case of CTE researchers had ever seen in a person of his age.",Other
eetx1r,320,"Today I learned that Lakshmi Tatma, an Indian girl born with four arms and four legs. Named after a Hindu goddess often depicted as four-armed, the girl became worshipped, and a circus offered to buy her. After a 27-hour surgery done by thirty surgeons, done for free, Lakshmi's extra limbs were removed.",Religion
eem5u4,274,"Today I learned that the 1974 noir film ""Chinatown"" was intended to be the first of a trilogy. The second, ""The Two Jakes"" bombed at the box office. Consequently, the third, ""Cloverleaf"" was never produced. However, the script was incorporated into the noir parody film ""Who Framed Roger Rabbit.""",Movies_TV
eeoomq,268,Today I learned that Residents of Naco Arizona and Naco Mexico Play Volleyball Over the Border Fence,Sports
eesc9p,256,"Today I learned that of ""Aptronyms"", where your name peculiarly matches your life - like Sarah Blizzard (meteorologist) or Lance Bass (bass player).",Music
een7qk,219,"Today I learned that audience participation became an integral part of The Rocky Horror Picture Show after an audience member by the name of Louis Farese, Jr. began making snarky comments during a 1976 screening of the film.",Movies_TV
eekb34,212,"Today I learned that of Million Dollar Point- an island that is part of the Vanuatu archipelago, called Espírito Santo, where the US army dumped million dollars worth of its equipment after the Second World War because it was cheaper than bringing it home. It's now a popular diving destination.",Travel_Geo
eeu2op,175,Today I learned that Tylenol can dull emotional pain as well as physical pain,Psychology
eevhs1,182,"Today I learned that the source code for 13 Atari games, including Ms. Pac-Man and Centipede, were found in a dumpster behind their office building in California",Games
eevdth,165,"Today I learned that people can be allergic to pork, and it's often referred to as Pork-Cat Syndrome because it's often related to cat allergies.",Pets_Animals
eekxcm,138,"Today I learned that in the 1800s before the Federal Government issued paper money, some U.S. banks printed their own banknotes, some with Santa Claus on them. One sold to a collector for $40,000 eight years ago.",Other
eepfa7,140,"Today I learned that Barnum effect, also known as Forer effect, is a common psychological phenomenon whereby individuals give high accuracy ratings to descriptions of their personality that supposedly are tailored specifically to them, that are in fact vague and general enough to apply to a wide range of people",Psychology
eerqc7,145,"Today I learned that of the Blood Falls, a waterfall in Antarctica where the iron-rich water oxidizes upon contact with air, making a giant blood-red waterfall and staining the ice in the process.",SciTech
eenob0,127,Today I learned that playing Tetris can help correct lazy eye,Games
eekkxn,108,"Today I learned that Although considered a swing state, Arizona has only once voted Democrat(1992) in the past 70 years.",Politics
eentwz,102,"Today I learned that the tears shed by Madeleine Lebeau during the rendition of La Marseillaise in Casablanca were very real. The film was filmed during the war, and most of the extras in the film, and Lebeau's character, were refugees from occupied Europe.",Movies_TV
eevsis,112,"Today I learned that the word 'anecdoche', a conversation in which everyone is talking but nobody is listening.",Psychology
eewfi0,120,"Today I learned that while many producer have tags in their songs with says their name, Pharrell Williams' producer tag is the four beats that repeats in front of songs like Kelis' Milkshake and Snoopdogg's Drop it Like it's Hot",Music
eevijn,105,"Today I learned that Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails was the last resident of the house where Sharon Tate was murdered before it was demolished in 1994. After recording ""The Downward Spiral"" at the house, Reznor moved out following a chance encounter with Tate's sister, but still owns the house's front door.",Music
eemnrj,87,"Today I learned that Donuts were originally called ""oily cakes."" Early Americans took the fact that the treats were fried in oil quite literally, naming them olykoeks, translating to ""oily cakes."" The word 'donut' came soon after when a woman is said to have put nuts in the dough before frying it.",Food_Drink
eerjq7,73,Today I learned that the Hubble telescope spotted azure blue planet where it rains glass,Other
eerrm7,69,"Today I learned that During prohibition [1920-1933] legal exemptions to the Volstead Act allowed Drs to prescribe alcohol & at pharmacies medicinal alcohol made profits soar. Denatured wood alcohol was legal for industry but poisonous; people drank it anyway. Up to 250,000 people were poisoned or paralyzed.",Other
een8h8,67,Today I learned that Billy Eilish’s mother played Samara in the Mass Effect series.,Games
eeuehq,81,"Today I learned that what we think of as ""Carnival Music"" or ""Clown Music"" is actually a military march called ""Entrance of the Gladiators""",Art_Event
eeoyxf,61,Today I learned that Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette didn't consummate their marriage for seven years.,Other
eepg2p,54,"Today I learned that Rammstein called themselves 'Rammstein-Flugschau' after the 1988 Ramstein air show disaster in Germany. At the time it was the deadliest air show accident in history. After the band became popular, band members initially denied the connection, afraid of being doomed about the gravity of it.",Other
eekvp6,53,"Today I learned that rapper/actor Mos Def was disillusioned with America, moved to Capetown, and announced his retirement with a freestyle rap on Kanye West's phone",Movies_TV
eep8qk,45,Today I learned that there was a darker meaning behind Outkasts' HEY YA! Andre 3000 was telling men to get out of relationships when love fades.,Other
eep5gw,47,"Today I learned that The creation of Bose-Einstein condensate in 2001 created a new form of matter, in which a group of atoms behave as a single particle. It was described by the Nobel committee as making the atoms “sing in unison”",Music
eeohoo,42,"Today I learned that all of the Christmas themes in ""Miracle on 34th Street"" (1947) were hidden during its promotion because the head of 20th Century-Fox insisted it be released in May. The theatrical trailer went through great lengths to not mention anything about the plot, only using non-descriptive adjectives.",Art_Event
eenza6,45,Today I learned that Carol of the Bells is originally a Ukrainian folk song about the sparrow welcoming the spring,Weather_Time
eewoeu,34,"Today I learned that Harappa is an archaeological site in Punjab, Pakistan which has its earliest roots in cultures such as that of Mehrgarh, approximately 6000 BC.",Other
eepbk1,31,Today I learned that The Habsburg dynasty had been intermarrying for so long that Charles II was more inbred than he would have been if his parents had been brother and sister.,Other
eemxhp,37,Today I learned that Weird Al Yankovic canonically exists in the JoJo universe.,Weather_Time
eeqjsc,31,"Today I learned that productivity growth slowed down, often within individual sectors that had invested heavily in IT, despite dramatic advances in computer power and increasing investment in IT.",SciTech
eewhxz,33,Today I learned that C3PO had a silver leg throughout the entire original Star Wars trilogy,Movies_TV
eemh0p,29,"Today I learned that Lambeau Filed, the home of the football team Green Bay Packers in Wisconsin has an underground maze of pipes that circulates anti-freeze liquids to keep the field from freezing. It also has an artificial lighting system to help the grass grow in frigid temperatures.",Sports
eewtcw,32,"Today I learned that at 323,440 square miles, Alaska's Unorganized Borough (the areas that don't fall under organized jurisdictions) is larger than any other US state, and larger than the 16 smallest states combined.",Travel_Geo
eeoox7,26,Today I learned that There's a crater on Mars named after the small British town of Corby because an Irishman won a porridge-eating contest there as the Apollo 11 crew flew overhead.,SciTech
eewwjh,24,"Today I learned that ""The Blob"" a warm water event that took place in the Pacific Ocean that was first detected in 2013 and is still impacting wildlife and weather today.",Art_Event
eevaiw,22,"Today I learned that The August 1883 eruption of the Krakatoa volcano ""generated a pressure wave that . . . traveled 3-1/2 [3.5, three and one half] times around the world."" ""It produced the loudest sound ever recorded."" ""And it produced one of the most destructive and deadliest non-seismic tsunamis.""",SciTech
eew960,20,Today I learned that the Pythia at Delphi produced her oracles as a result of ethylene induced trances (and social expectations),Other
eev8d5,21,"Today I learned that the most expensive painting in the world sold for more than 400 million dollars. The painting, made by Leonardo Da Vinci, is the “Salvator Mundi”",Other
eekcez,18,Today I learned that Dean Karnazes' greatest achievement is running in 50 marathons in 50 days without giving his body time to recover.,Art_Event
eey10o,49,Today I learned that all the gold ever mined in human history is smaller than the statue of liberty.,Other
eexcnq,24,"Today I learned that - At the end of the 12 Days of Christmas song, you end up with 184 birds.",Art_Event
eep17j,19,Today I learned that sweat doesn’t cause acne.,Psychology
eex69h,17,Today I learned that the first artificial Christmas tree were made using goose feathers that were dyed green.,Art_Event
ee4jdc,92498,"Today I learned that Many products are getting smaller due to 'shrinkflation', for example Mars shrank its Maltesers, M&Ms by up to 15%. In the past, companies blamed the rising price of raw materials. Recently, these prices dropped back, but the shrinkage continued as manufacturers try to stealthily boost profits",SciTech
ee8phq,55744,Today I learned that Metallica was the first band to perform on all seven continents by performing live and un-amplified (to protect the environment) in Antarctica.,Art_Event
ee6qos,10642,"Today I learned that Balkan sworn virgins, women who would take a vow of celibacy in order to be able to live as a man in certain Balkan nations. They could wear male clothing, inherit property, and become the head of a household. Women would take the oath to escape arranged marriages and having to bear children.",Religion
ee7ekg,10088,"Today I learned that the Caesar Salad was not named for Julius Caesar but rather for it’s inventor, an Italian restaurateur named Cesare Cardini who created the salad in his restaurant in Tijuana, Mexico in 1924",Other
ee93b8,2140,"Today I learned that The original reason no photography was allowed in the Sistine Chapel is because Nippon TV of Japan obtained exclusive photographic, film and television rights in exchange for funding the chapels restoration project (3 million). The rights expired in 1997 but the ban is still upheld today.",Movies_TV
ee4hn4,1149,"Today I learned that geese are one of the oldest groups of birds, having changed very little from the age of the dinosaurs. Relying on water for food and burrows for nesting is thought to have played a big part in surviving the K-T extinction.",Food_Drink
ee8mlr,1065,Today I learned that Massachusetts banned Christmas for 22 years because people were drinking too much and crossdressing,Art_Event
eea3d5,446,"Today I learned that The girl who sang ""I want a Hippopotamus for Christmas"" was gifted a hippo in real life as a result of the song",Art_Event
eefniq,427,"Today I learned that in the 1792 Presidential election, George Washington got 100.0% of the vote. Which was only 28,579 votes.",Politics
ee4zx8,404,"Today I learned that when Blur recorded the album Parklife, their record label's owner told them ""This is a mistake"". The album ended up topping the British charts and going 4x platinum there.",Music
eeft3v,414,Today I learned that Cuba provides more medical personnel to the developing world than all the G8 countries combined,Politics
eeaz9m,230,"Today I learned that monarchs had people who monitored their bowel movements, and assisted with the action. The position was considered extremely sought after and powerful and was called, ""The Groom of The Stool.""",Other
ee61jp,211,"Today I learned that George Carlin was a nuclear bomber mechanic in the Air Force, was court-martialed 3 times, reduced in rank and was eventually pushed out due to troop reductions.",Politics
eeeli4,208,"Today I learned that Grammy award winning Cellist Yo-Yo Ma's Cello has the nickname ""Petunia"", was built in 1733, and that the Cello itself is currently valued at 2.5 million dollars",Art_Event
ee4l8g,156,Today I learned that of Lala the King Penguin trained to go to the fish shop alone,Pets_Animals
ee41gk,154,"Today I learned that M.C. Escher created his works of art using lithography, carving the mirror image into wood or limestone and then transferring the image onto paper.",Art_Event
eechuy,138,"Today I learned that the song ""Edelweiss"" is not an Austrian song, it was was created for ""The Sound of Music"" and is hardly known in Austria.",Music
eeaway,123,"Today I learned that one of the first homeless shelters in London. For two pennies a night people could sleep on a bench with their arms and head resting over a rope (they were forbidden from lying down). It was called the ""two-penny-hangover"" and it may likely be where the term ""hungover"" originates from.",Psychology
ee4rg4,118,Today I learned that the bazooka received its name due its resemblance to a novelty musical instrument.,Music
ee9t8f,117,"Today I learned that During the height of the Vietnam War, Folk singer Joan Baez traveled to Hanoi on a human rights mission and was caught in the U.S. military 'Christmas Bombing' campaign, during which the city was bombed for eleven straight days.",Music
eeetk2,115,"Today I learned that Dave Thomas, founder and chief executive officer of fast-food restaurant Wendy's, was born to a young unmarried woman he never knew. Thomas also dropped out of high school to work full-time and did not graduate until that 1993, when he obtained a GED.",SciTech
eee1y9,106,"Today I learned that the father of Charles Dickens was sent to a debtors prison over owing a baker £40, Charles went to work off his father's debt at the age of 12 blackening shoes.",Fashion
ee5k08,94,"Today I learned that SoHo Weekly News once claimed that the reclusive author Thomas Pynchon was actually J. D. Salinger. Pynchon wrote a response to the claim, ""Not Bad. Keep trying.""",News
ee7vx5,82,"Today I learned that Bing Crosby was originally offered the role of Detective Columbo in the 1971 tv series. He apparently turned it down due to golf. Peter Falk offered to play the role and personally provided Columbo's wardrobe including the high-topped shoes, shabby suit and the famous rumpled, raincoat.",Movies_TV
eecy2z,76,Today I learned Alfie Scopp (the man who provided the voice of Charlie in the box in the 1964 Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer) is still alive at age 100,Movies_TV
ee5ju8,63,Today I learned that 'Big in Japan' a punk band from 1970's Liverpool are an example of a 'Reverse Supergroup' where various members went on to find fame and success only after leaving the band,Music
eefk5w,63,"Today I learned that the star ""Kepler 11145123"" is the roundest naturally formed object in the universe. The difference between its equatorial and polar radii is only 3 km, which in comparison to its mean radius which is 1.5 million km, makes it extraordinarily spherical.",SciTech
eea3y1,58,"Today I learned that chickens and other poultry, primarily egg laying hens, are “debeaked” to prevent them from injuring or cannibalizing each other.",Pets_Animals
eecy9a,56,Today I learned that there are 364 gifts given in the song “The 12 days of Christmas”. That’s one gift for almost every day of the year.,Art_Event
ee5k4n,56,Today I learned that sloths have been repeatedly spotted feeding in human latrines,Pets_Animals
eeaxv0,55,"Today I learned that the Final Fantasy 7 House. In the early 2000s, a woman named Jennifer Cornet formed an abusive mini cult believing that final fantasy characters were her in a previous incarnation. She also forced this idea on and abused other members.",Movies_TV
ee9jym,55,Today I learned that 98% of flying creatures in our skies are insects.,SciTech
eebjwy,48,Today I learned that vanilla beans come from the orchid plant and the flowers only flower for one day.,Food_Drink
eee1ji,45,"Today I learned that Holiday Inn had a trail run of human bed-warmers in 2010. ""A willing staff-member will dress in an all-in-one fleece sleeper suit before slipping between the sheets.""",Fashion
ee7ikx,43,Today I learned that aspirin helps plants grow,Other
eedghs,43,"Today I learned that Extreme Ironing, an extreme sport in which people take ironing boards to remote locations and iron items of clothing. Extreme Ironing has inspired other forms of unusual extreme activity, such as Extreme Cello Playing.",Sports
ee66qd,41,Today I learned that Stanley Leiber (Stan Lee) served as a Sargent in the army from 1942-1945,Politics
ee6t5r,37,"Today I learned that George Archer (1939 - 2005), a PGA Masters champion (golf), was functionally illiterate his entire life, being able to only write his own name and read the most basic sentences.",Sports
eeahww,38,"Today I learned that of the Radura symbol, that indicates whether consumer food stuffs have been irradiated. Hundreds of thousands of tons of food are irradiated for preservation purposes every year.",Food_Drink
ee5ycw,37,Today I learned that the Dickin Medal is awarded to animals for conspicuous gallantry or devotion to duty while serving in military conflict,Pets_Animals
eedvw6,32,Today I learned that a Wordmark is the correct name of the distinct text-only typographic treatment of a company or product. It's what most people would refer to as a logo in passing.,Other
ee96s1,39,Today I learned that Downtown Kansas City Missouri uses a central heat source,Weather_Time
eed9ym,29,Today I learned that Mr. is short for 'master' and Mrs. is short for 'mistress',Literature
eefx1r,33,Today I learned that Aluminum Oxynitride or transparent aluminum is commercially available and is optically transparent (≥80%),SciTech
eef8e6,28,Today I learned that Carl Sagan & Ann Druyan sent the song Johnny B. Goode by Chuck Berry to the stars on the Voyager Spacecraft,Movies_TV
eebbrt,27,Today I learned that Some Tarantulas can live up to 40 years!,Psychology
ee5ynw,27,Today I learned that the world's smallest hotel is a VW Beetle,SciTech
eehfy2,23,"Today I learned that When Old St. Mary's Cathedral opened in 1854, it was the tallest building in San Francisco and all of California. Old St. Mary's survived the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, only to be gutted a day later by the fires started by the earthquake",Other
eee32h,24,"Today I learned that there have been 18 different actors to play Colonel Sanders, including Jim Gaffigan and Sean Astin.",Movies_TV
eee5co,22,Today I learned that the Sahara Desert is larger than the lower 48 (49) states in the US.,Travel_Geo
eedx8d,22,Today I learned that there are dogs that trained to search for electronic devices,Pets_Animals
eefeiv,21,"Today I learned that Ocean Atlas. ""The world’s largest underwater sculpture is found just off the coast of Nassau.""",Travel_Geo
eecam0,16,Today I learned that Castration will prevent male pattern baldness.,Other
eebw72,16,Today I learned that you must be 18+ to buy electronic dusters because in 2005 a small portion of teenagers inhaled it for laughs.,Other
eefahn,15,"Today I learned that Filippo Reef, a phantom reef in the Pacific Ocean about 280 miles east of Starbuck Island. It has a estimated depth of 2 feet and is thought to be 1 mile long. It has only been seen once in 1886 by the man it is named after.",Travel_Geo
ee9uoi,15,"Today I learned that “Livery Stable Blues”, recorded in 1917, is considered the world’s first jazz record.",Sports
eehdrp,14,"Today I learned that the Pantheon of Paris is the final resting place for many notable french citizens including Voltaire, Rousseau, Victor Hugo, Marat, Emile Zola, Jean Moulin, Soufflot, Louis Braille, and Marie Curie",Fashion
ee7sta,14,Today I learned that The wings on a Tie Fighter are solar panels.,SciTech
eehd8y,12,"Today I learned that H.G. Wells Told James Joyce That the Latter's ""Finnegans Wake"" Was Incomprehensible",Literature
eehlxr,11,Today I learned that Betty White is older than the Queen of England,Other
edx1g7,40012,"Today I learned that in 2017, in Scotland, two students entered an art gallery and, finding an empty table, placed a pineapple there to see if people would take it for art. When they returned 4 days later, the pineapple was covered with a glass protection.",Art_Event
edrliq,36211,"Today I learned that when the ship the HMS Guardian struck an iceberg in 1789, its captain decided to stay on it with 62 people. 259 left in boats. However, the captain was able to save the ship and sail back to land. It took 9 weeks, but everyone on the ship made it. Of the 259 that left, only 15 survived.",Other
edtx7t,33226,"Today I learned that in 1942 a forest guard in India made an alarming discovery. Some 16,000 feet above sea level, at the bottom of a small valley, was a frozen lake absolutely full of skeletons.",Other
edtnmo,16386,Today I learned that disabled employees are often stalked and secretly filmed by their insurance carriers,Other
edtlck,5345,Today I learned that Shuttlecocks used in professional badminton are made of feathers from the left wing of a goose. Feathers from the right wing make them spin the wrong way.,Sports
edpeh6,1610,"Today I learned that upon hearing of Napoleon's abdication, the Duke of Wellington - a famously stoic individual - broke into an impromptu flamenco dance, spinning around on his heels and clicking his fingers.",Other
edw7if,1459,"Today I learned that Exploding Head Syndrome, a sleep/headache disorder in which a person may hear a loud, hallucinatory noise right before falling asleep/waking up. Despite the vivid name, it is completely harmless.",Psychology
edzg2m,1262,"Today I learned that Robin Williams wrote a letter to a Toronto high school principal, asking he reconsider expelling Lisa Jakub--gone due to movie filming. The principal did not honor William's request, but was quick to frame and display letter in his office, excited a celebrity had paid him any attention.",Movies_TV
edv0j5,1093,"Today I learned that the version of ""A Charlie Brown Christmas"" most people have seen is an edited version produced for the 1966 rebroadcast. The 1965 version was considered lost media until that 2018, when an original film reel was discovered and its contents were uploaded to the internet",Art_Event
edq6ud,847,Today I learned that The Gyrojet was a family of firearms that fired tiny rockets called Microjets. In theory the rockets accelerate over a distance making them non-fatal at close range and fatal at greater distances.,SciTech
edxa8w,411,"Today I learned that The Solar System can never come into perfect alignment. The last time they appeared even in the same part of the sky was over 1,000 years ago, in the year AD 949, and they won’t manage it again until that 6 May 2492.",SciTech
edy0i5,379,Today I learned that gorillas in the wild with the ability and knowledge of how to dismantle poacher traps.,Literature
ednvqx,345,"Today I learned that The longest walk around the world was completed by a former neon-sign salesman, Jean Beliveau. He walked 46,600 miles around 64 countries. The trip took him 11 years.",Fashion
edo8f1,290,"Today I learned that polymer banknotes, and how they're in general circulation in at least 30 countries. They were first developed in Australia to replace paper banknotes with a more secure and more durable alternative.",Other
edy2ck,235,Today I learned that Peter Gabriel is spearheading an ‘Interspecies Internet’ with 3 other scientists - an internet where humans and other intelligent animals can communicate with each other.,Pets_Animals
edqyj5,222,"Today I learned that the Wobbly Bridge in London. In June 2000 pedestrians walking across the new Millennium Bridge unconsciously synced up their steps with the bridge's natural movement, causing it to sway more than intended. Fearing collapse, engineers closed the bridge for 2 years to address the problem.",Other
ednsx5,216,Today I learned that Saudi Arabia accidentally printed textbooks showing Yoda sitting next to the king.,Literature
edoa36,143,"Today I learned that Arfa Abdul Karim at age of nine, became the youngest Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) from Pakistan in 2004 but lost her life to cardiac arrest at the age of 16",SciTech
edti9b,120,"Today I learned that the word Helicopter does not consist of ""Heli"" and ""Copter"", but from the greek words ""Helix"" and ""Pteron"", which mean spiral and wing.",Games
edrnim,116,"Today I learned that almost half a million tourists come to Romania each year to visit Bran Castle, also known as Dracula's castle, located in Brasov, Romania 170 km north of the capital Bucharest",Travel_Geo
edzvms,117,"Today I learned that 100 years ago, the University of Denver and School of Mines had a rivalry so intense it escalated to armed students, prisoners, and dynamite bombings until that the Governor intervened",SciTech
edwvt7,100,"Today I learned that vitanda, the third type of dialogue in the Nyāya Sūtra. There is nothing to be gained by either party in this encounter. It is– ""I will humiliate you and argue that you are wrong, not because I fundamentally disagree with your position, but because it was you who said it!""",Art_Event
edwc5h,90,"Today I learned that the country of Madagascar got its name when Marco Polo mistakened it for Mogadishu, Somalia and then misspelled the name of the city",Other
edwk18,77,"Today I learned that in social psychology, the boomerang effect refers to the unintended consequences of an attempt to persuade resulting in the adoption of an opposing position instead.",Politics
edrdu6,76,Today I learned that cicadas live underground for 17 years before ever coming to the surface.,Music
edtpqr,72,"Today I learned that of Pykrete, a building material consisting of 14% wood pulp and 86% ice. Invented by Geoffrey Pyke during WW2, it's intended use was to build aircraft carriers for the British Royal Navy.",Other
edo9nf,72,Today I learned that All the confetti that falls in Times Square for the NYE ball drop is thrown by hand.,Art_Event
edxjf3,71,"Today I learned that a ""sporange"" is a rare alternative form of sporangium, a botanical term for part of a fern. Found in the 20-Volume Oxford English Dictionary, it is the only perfect rhyme for the word ""orange.""",Literature
ee0183,74,"Today I learned that Scientists think Neptune has an ocean of slushy ice that's almost as hot as the sun. [Scientific link provided, but images of how I actually learned in the comments]",SciTech
edsrd6,66,"Today I learned that birds that migrate South in the winter stop at a destination where they can survive. Some birds only require a slightly warmer temperature. Because of this, some species of birds from the North can be seen in cities during the wintertime. For example, snowy owls can be seen in Toronto in winter.",Pets_Animals
eduheb,67,Today I learned that of synanagrams and antigrams. Words whose letters can be rearranged to create another one with the same or the opposite meaning respectively.,Literature
edvl98,63,Today I learned that candle smoke is bad for your lungs. Negative effect is comparable to cigarettes and diesel exhaust fumes,Other
edta96,51,Today I learned that there are 44 people in the US with the last name Shrek,Psychology
edwshg,41,"Today I learned that the Schmidt Sting Pain Index, a scale created by Justin Schmidt to classify the pain caused by the stings of various insects",Psychology
edocja,44,"Today I learned that ""An acre of corn gives off about 3,000-4,000 gallons (11,400-15,100 liters) of water each day, and a large oak tree can transpire 40,000 gallons (151,000 liters) per year.""",Math
edw7yh,41,"Today I learned that Tupac had dated and had “precious” relationships with Madonna, Keisha Morris, Whitney Houston,Java Everett, Heather Hunter and Kidada Jones(Rashida Jones’ sister).",Celebrities
edoxzs,37,"Today I learned that fanatic Iranian Wikipedia editors argued for calling Freddie Mercury an ""Iranian rockstar"" due to his Parsi ancestry",SciTech
edxb0f,35,"Today I learned that While online publications have been experiencing tremendous growth in recent years, the fact is that 58 per cent of subscribers still describe themselves as primarily print-oriented, and 60-80 per cent of publisher revenues are still generated from print",Other
edxfq1,35,"Today I learned that The Inuit community of Salluit in Northern Quebec means ""The Thin Ones"" in Inuktitut, referring to a time when local inhabitants were facing starvation as a result of a lack of wildlife",Other
edym87,31,"Today I learned that 3 Hours into a Plot to Delay the Passage of the Civil Rights Act Through Filibuster (Continuous Speaking), Storm Thurmond Was Helped by a Bathroom Break via Fellow Senator Barry Goldwater. Asked How Much Longer He'd Go on for, He Responded ""About Another Hour"", He Spoke for the next 21.",Politics
edv27h,32,Today I learned that The invention of celluloid likely saved elephants from extinction in the 19th Century.,Other
edzd2s,31,"Today I learned that the Holiday Inn hotel chain was named after the 1942 musical film ""Holiday Inn,"" starring Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire.",Movies_TV
edv4us,32,"Today I learned that during the bipartisan military dictatorship installed in Brazil, artist Cildo Meirelles produced his produced his Insertions into Ideological Circuits: Coca-Cola Project, where messages were printed in reusable bottles and could only be seen after they were refilled.",Music
edpckg,32,Today I learned that Christmas with the Kranks (2004) is based on a John Grisham novel.,Art_Event
edrdpt,29,Today I learned that there are fewer than 100 Ligers in the world,Other
ee0t1j,29,Today I learned that Coca-Cola has been using polar bears in their ad campaign since 1922.,Other
edyop1,27,"Today I learned that The most famous of the ""mushroom cloud"" photos from Hiroshima was taken 3 hours later and is actually a pyrocumulonimbus storm. The convective effect of extreme heat sources like wildfires/bushfires can create these storms which can cause rain, lightning, ash covered hail and even tornadoes.",Weather_Time
ee1431,26,Today I learned that Georgia is the only nation that recognizes the Circassian genocide,Politics
edtdp0,25,Today I learned that Hadrian's Wall ends in the east at Wallsend,Other
edodag,25,Today I learned that ocean perch off the coast of Australia can live up to 60 years,Weather_Time
edtavj,23,Today I learned that there is a knock-off version of Mighty Mouse from Kerala (that’s a state in southwestern India) that worshipped in a parody religion there.,Religion
edzksk,20,"Today I learned that The film ""My Bicycle"" was the first to tell a story in an indigenous language in Bangladesh. It was banned in Bangladesh and there were no professional actors involved in this production, all the actors were members of the Chakma community",Movies_TV
edym8i,22,Today I learned that The Northern and Southern Hemispheres see the moon oriented differently with respect to the horizon.,SciTech
edwrvj,21,"Today I learned that the word ""stevedor"" comes from the Portuguese/Spanish ""Estivador""/""Estibador"".",Other
edu63j,22,"Today I learned that the airport in which ""The Terminal"" was filmed was actually built from scratch in an airport hanger...",Other
edh9rl,66359,Today I learned that Papa John's infamous slur usage happened during a conference call where marketing experts were trying to teach him how to not damage his public reputation any further.,Other
ed944k,39828,"Today I learned that In 2011 two Hollywood films opened just 5 months apart from each other that had the exact same runtime, exact same plot and same ending. “No Strings Attached” with Ashton Kutcher/Natalie Portman and “Friends With Benefits” with Justin Timberlake/Mila Kunis. They both grossed 150 million dollars.",Movies_TV
edaz7w,33514,"Today I learned that of of Applesearch, an organization that has dedicated the last 20 years to finding and saving heirloom apple varieties to ensure their survival for future generations.",SciTech
edfqfq,29631,Today I learned that The reason why some cops touch the back of your tailight at traffic stops is because before dashcams it was a way to leave their fingerprint on the car in case something bad happened they had proof they were there,SciTech
ed8hzi,14953,"Today I learned that children belonging to the Moken tribe of Thailand have perfect vision underwater. They do is by constricting their pupils and changing their lens shape, just like dolphins and seals. They use this ability to hunt for fish, clam and shells to eat.",Literature
edez1d,9618,"Today I learned that it is theoretically possible to send a paper plane from the ISS to earth, without the planes burning up on reentry. An experiment was scheduled, but unfortunately cancelled.",SciTech
edjs77,6497,Today I learned that the United States Postal Service is the single largest employer of veterans (22% of the postal workforce) and nearly a third of the veterans are disabled.,Politics
edbru0,2471,Today I learned that Bill gates bought a Porsche 959 which was seized by customs & sat on a storage for 13 years before he helped pass law “show & display law” which allowed for legally importing exotic cars that did not meet the federal safety standards,Politics
ed9phv,1786,Today I learned that A Royal Navy Sea Harrier once did an emergency landing on a Spanish Cargo ship and the crew claimed the fighter jet as legitimate salvage,Politics
ed9t2z,1653,"Today I learned that when the USS Susan B. Anthony sank in 1944, after it was hit by a mine off the coast of Normandy, all 2,689 people aboard were saved. According to the Guinness world book of Records, this is the largest rescue of people without loss of life.",Literature
edk13w,2347,"Today I learned that the Trevi Fountain in Rome, Italy collects about $4000 worth of coins every day. Most of the money goes towards charities like a supermarket for the needy.",Other
edlbaq,1322,"Today I learned that in Finland there are ""open prisons"" where you can work for $8 an hour, own cell phones, can do your own grocery shopping and get three days of vacation every couple of months while serving your sentence",Travel_Geo
edjawi,854,"Today I learned that a ""familiar stranger"" is a term used by social scientists for strangers we see on a regular basis but with whom we don't interact. Familiar strangers are more than complete strangers but do not rise to the level of an acquaintance.",Psychology
edib2l,630,"Today I learned that the original 3 Musketeer bars of the 1930's came in packs of three: one bar with vanilla nougat, one with chocolate nougat and one with strawberry nougat (hence the name ""Three Musketeers""). WWII rations made the company reduce the three pack to just one bar with chocolate nougat.",Food_Drink
edaa62,427,"Today I learned that of The Silurian Hypothesis, which is a thought experiment that assesses modern science's ability to detect evidence of a prior advanced civilization, perhaps several million years ago.",SciTech
edkarx,539,"Today I learned that in the 85 years since Pluto’s discovery, it has yet to complete a single orbit of the Sun. A single Plutonian year is 247.68 Earth years.",SciTech
edjioc,434,"Today I learned that Air Inuit has provided vital passenger (both scheduled and charter), cargo and emergency air transport services to remote Northern Quebec – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year – for over 40 years since 1978. Air Inuit is 100% owned by the Inuit of Nunavik",Politics
edbi50,277,Today I learned that one man has painted nearly all the ski maps in the US,Other
edij1k,312,"Today I learned that Moctezuma II, emperor of the Aztecs, while dining, took no other beverage than chocolate, served in a golden goblet. Flavored with vanilla or other spices, his chocolate was whipped into a froth that dissolved in the mouth. Reportedly, he consumed no fewer than 60 portions each day .",Food_Drink
ed9bgh,174,"Today I learned that The Queen's English Society is a charity that aims to keep the English language safe from perceived declining standards. In June 2012 the Society announced its closure because of declining participation, but it continued to exist, as volunteers filled the committee in September 2012.",Other
edfgvz,163,"Today I learned that Steve McQueen was originally offered the title role in 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind', but turned it down as he was not able to cry on cue. When Spielberg offered to take the scene out of the movie, McQueen refused, saying it was the best scene in the script.",Movies_TV
edc6km,154,Today I learned that Tyromancy is the practice of predicting the future with cheese.,SciTech
ed7932,138,Today I learned that missing kids on milk cartons was started in Iowa by dairy farmers in 1984 following the kidnappings of Johnny Gosch and Eugene Martin,Other
edd34e,135,"Today I learned that Joseph Campbell, author of ""Hero With A Thousand Faces"" and one of the biggest influences on George Lucas, was likely the first person to marathon the original trilogy when he visited Skywalker Ranch and watched all three in one day",Literature
ede3nd,131,"Today I learned that of SPLAT - The Society for the Prevention of Little Amphibian Tragedies on the west coast of Vancouver Island, B.C. They exist to stop amphibian road mortalities by capturing frogs and salamanders near the roadside and transport them across the highway by hand.",SciTech
edanoy,108,"Today I learned that As of the 2000s, a total of roughly 7,000 natively spoken languages existed worldwide. Most of these are minor languages in danger of extinction; one estimate published in 2004 expected that some 90% of the currently spoken languages will have become extinct by 2050.",SciTech
eddnuj,106,"Today I learned that the Passenger Pigeon de-extinction project intended to restore flocks of Passenger Pigeons to the eastern U.S., in-turn restoring a consistent and significant disturbance factor to stimulate cycles of regeneration, making forests more productive and diverse.",Other
edfcvc,106,"Today I learned that one of the earliest application of the concept of ""women and children first"" was during the sinking of HMS Birkenhead. There were not enough lifeboats and the soldiers stood firm on board even as the ship broke up, allowing the women and children to board the boats safely and escape the sinking.",Other
edaejm,104,"Today I learned that there were different gladiator types in Ancient Rome. They each specialized in specific weapons and fighting techniques and were usually pitted against opponents with different, but more or less equivalent equipment, for the sake of a fair and balanced contest.",Other
edd4nh,94,"Today I learned that Mahmud II who ruled the Ottoman Empire from 1808-1839 had 16 Queen consorts, 20 sons, and 20 daughters making him the father of 40 children",Other
ed9xzk,92,"Today I learned that Billie Eilish's father, Patrick O’Connell, appears on Iron Man (2008) as a reporter. Her mother, Maggie Baird, voices Samara from Mass Effect 2 (2010).",Movies_TV
edf3sy,91,Today I learned that famed sci-fi author Harlan Ellison once worked for Disney for a total of one day. He was fired after Roy O. Disney overheard him in the studio commissary joking about making a pornographic animated film featuring Disney characters.,Movies_TV
edf7l8,87,"Today I learned that some countries require its citizens to pay a ""TV license"" if they intend to watch select television broadcasts. This allows broadcasters to raise fund for their services without having to show advertisements.",Movies_TV
edaah1,88,Today I learned that We can tell where a whale has travelled from the themes in its song,Music
edaw7p,86,"Today I learned that when the Prussians banned Danes who lived under their rule from raising the Danish flags, they instead displayed Husum Red Pied pigs because they looked similar to the flag and were nicked named the Danish Protest Pigs.",Other
edjafi,78,"Today I learned that outer space smells like gunpowder and burnt almonds. We can't smell space, but we can smell the EVA suits when they come back into the airlock.",SciTech
edh15y,76,"Today I learned that of Scott Berry, who won $100k when the St. Louis Blues won the Stanley Cup in June 2019. He placed a $400 bet on the Blues to win the Stanley Cup in January when the team ranked last in the NHL. During the Stanley Cup Finals, he rejected several offers for his ticket, including a $75k offer.",Sports
edgu3u,65,Today I learned that the original designer and performer of the Audrey II puppet in the ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ stage musical is the guy who plays Snuffleupagus and Telly Monster on ‘Sesame Street’,Movies_TV
edml8u,120,"Today I learned that Narcissistic personality disorder and bipolar disorders share many traits in common, such as: setting high, unattainable, goals; and being very impulsive. This makes diagnosis difficult, since what looks like one of the disorders in a person might actually be the other.",Psychology
eddc2m,52,"Today I learned that My Summer Story, a follow up to the 1983 classic A Christmas Story using none of the original cast because they had aged to the point where they no longer fit their roles",Art_Event
edk932,54,"Today I learned that The ""SS Minnow"" on ""Gilligan's Island"" was named by show creator Sherwood Schwartz after former FCC Commissioner Newton Minnow, who previously decried television as a vast wasteland.",Travel_Geo
edio90,54,"Today I learned that - Many states allow you to skip auto-insurance by being self insured. You set aside a bond or cash to cover the state minimums, thus bypassing the need to buy a policy",Politics
edca1u,44,"Today I learned that whe marshmallow Peeps were introduced, they took over 27 hours to make one Peep; today it takes only six minutes.",Other
edet5r,45,"Today I learned that of Atomic Gardening, a system in which gamma-irradiated garden seeds were distributed to common gardeners. These gardeners were then to report back with the results of growing the mutated seeds.",SciTech
edc5oh,38,"Today I learned that some utility companies charge more during ""peak hours"" and you can save by doing energy-intensive things (like laundry) super early in the morning or late at night.",Other
edbaz4,38,"Today I learned that Ota Benga a Congolese man who was sold to the St. Louis World Fair, and was displayed in the Bronx zoo.",Art_Event
edb2ni,37,"Today I learned that Wawa was actually founded in 1803 as, of all things, an iron foundry.",Other
edekxp,36,"Today I learned that of Inedia, otherwise known as breatharianism, which is the belief that humans can survive without food and, in some cases, water. Instead believing humans can survive solely by ""prana""",Food_Drink
edh6a4,40,"Today I learned that the Cat Phone. In 1929, Ernest Wever and Charles Bray, Princeton researchers, turned a live cat into a working telephone. They removed part of the cat’s skull to add an electrode to the right auditory nerve and to another part of the cat’s body. Speech was transmitted with great fidelity.",Pets_Animals
edjus2,35,"Today I learned that during the Crisis of the Third Century, in 238 AD, Rome went through six different emperors in the same year, three of whom were named Gordian.",Other
eddchd,31,Today I learned that There is a Programming Code Based Entirely off of Arnold Schwarzenegger Quotes: it is called ArnoldC.,Movies_TV
edl49a,36,Today I learned that Butter is frequently dyed to give it a more appetizing shade of yellow than it naturally possesses.,Other
edeftg,26,Today I learned that the oceans contain about 50 quadrillion tons of salt. If it was spread evenly over the Earth it would form a layer 500 ft (150 m) thick.,SciTech
edkwwn,28,Today I learned that When Dutchman Abel Tasman 'discovered' New Zealand in 1642 the Polynesian Maori were relatively recent settlers having first arrived in the land from c1300s+,Other
ecslrl,91275,"Today I learned that Bill gates purchased the Leonardo da Vinci's Codex for $30,802,500. Three years later he had its pages scanned into digital image files, some of which were later distributed as screen saver and wallpaper files on a CD-ROM as part of a Microsoft Plus! for Windows so everyone could enjoy them.",SciTech
ecxbog,45914,"Today I learned that in the 80s, businessman Armand Hammer bought a significant portion of the company that makes ""Arm & Hammer"" products simply because people kept asking him about the name",Other
ecwa7m,2050,"Today I learned that how Spanish runner Iván Fernández Anaya intentionally lost a race. Kenyan runner and race leader Abel Mutai stopped 10-20 meters short of the finish line, thinking he had already won. Instead of passing him, Anaya stopped and told Mutai to keep running, thus allowing Mutai to win.",Sports
ecqmah,1354,"Today I learned that Anthony Daniels (as C-3PO, a humanoid protocol droid in the service of General Leia Organa) is the only actor to have appeared in all the episodic films in the Star Wars series.",Movies_TV
ed2tym,1627,"Today I learned that Researchers have found that Inuit from northern Quebec are genetically distinct from any present-day population in the world. They compared the genetic profile of 170 Nunavik Inuit with ""everyone possible"" from Asians, Africans, and Europeans to North and South Americans",Other
ecqbjd,943,"Today I learned that of Enheduanna, a woman who is the earliest known poet and author in history from the 23rd century BC, who was appointed high priestess of the city of Ur by her father Sargon the Great of Akkad who was himself the earliest known emperor in human history.",Other
ecrk6b,530,"Today I learned that salt needs water to effectively melt ice, and also is rendered nearly useless in temperatures below 15 degrees F. If roads are treated with salt in your area, don’t assume there won’t be any ice.",SciTech
eczsix,477,"Today I learned that Beethoven was never considered a child prodigy. In fact, he didn't play his first symphony until that he was 30 years old.",Other
ed371d,550,"Today I learned that George Foreman started boxing at age 17. He won an Olympic gold at 19, turned professional at 20 and became the heavyweight champion of the world at 24. He later regained the heavyweight title at 45.",Sports
ed48is,607,"Today I learned that the Navajo were not the only Code Talkers in WWII. In fact, the Comanche had their own Code Talkers that were used in Europe the same way the Navajo were used in the Pacific.",Politics
ecuwaf,384,"Today I learned that Movile Cave, a cave that was cut off from the outside world for ~5.5 million years. There are sulfuric vents in the cave and all organisms within rely on chemosynthetic bacteria that use sulfur as an energy source. >50 species live there, 35 of which are endemic(they only exist there).",SciTech
ecvd63,335,"Today I learned that ""The World Is Not Enough"" is prototype steam-powered spacecraft capable of creating its own fuel, which means it will be able to hop between asteroids and explore our solar system indefinitely.",SciTech
ecyvtg,292,"Today I learned that of Katie Brumbach, a 20th century strongwoman who met her husband of 52 years after he took her on in the circus ring; her father was offering a 100 gold marks to anyone who could defeat his daughter. An aspiring acrobat named Max Heymann took her on, but lost. He then fell in love with her.",Literature
ecwyvh,278,"Today I learned that Mary of Woodstock, who was made a nun at 7, went to live by herself in comfortable private quarters, and travelled widely around the country with no husband or kids. Every year she was given the equivalent of $250,000, twice the usual allowance for clothes, and 5,120 gallons of wine.",Literature
ed3u85,258,Today I learned that astronauts need to have good teeth because the acceleration forces and vibrations during a flight into space can be very strong.,SciTech
ed1q5t,211,"Today I learned that Buddy's long belch in Elf (2003) is real and was performed Maurice LaMarche, who voiced Kif in Futurama.",Movies_TV
ed5dop,227,Today I learned that Danny DeVito Turned Down The Seinfeld Role Of George Costanza,Movies_TV
ecw1b2,143,Today I learned that 6 of the top 50 most expensive books ever sold are copies of the same text ''The birds of America'' by John James Aubudon,Pets_Animals
ed3ecp,132,Today I learned that there are no known depictions of a panda in any art made before the 20th century.,Art_Event
ecsxb3,118,Today I learned that the now-ubiquitous tradition in sports of growing a playoff beard was started by the Islanders during their NHL dynasty in the early 1980s,Sports
ed49on,121,"Today I learned that bassist Carol Kaye recorded over 10,000 sessions in her 50 year span as a musician, including recording for artists Quincy Jones, Henry Mancini, Phil Spector, Ray Charles, The Beach Boys, Andy Williams, The Lettermen, Tina Turner, Herb Alpert, The Supremes, and The Monkees.",Travel_Geo
ecuyxe,108,"Today I learned that the Alu element, a short stretch of DNA that appears over a million times in the human genome but we don't know what, if any, purpose it has.",SciTech
eculm8,103,"Today I learned that the 'wife' in the word 'midwife' refers to the woman who is giving birth, not the midwife him/herself. The term comes from Old English words meaning 'with-woman' (i.e. the person who is with the woman during childbirth) and so is used to refer to midwives regardless of their gender.",Religion
ed2lm2,107,Today I learned that Two movies about former mobster Henry Hill were released in the span of about a month. The first was a buddy comedy staring Steve Martin as Hill and Rick Moranis as an FBI agent in the witness relocation program. The second was Goodfellas,Movies_TV
ectspn,92,Today I learned that the real Johnnie Walker was a teetotaler (i.e a person who completely abstains from drinking alcohol),Food_Drink
ecrxys,80,Today I learned that Richard Branson Successfully Sued the NHS When They Didn't Give Him Contracts.,Politics
ed0gtf,82,Today I learned that China consumes 75% of the world's garlic -- 14.3 kg/per person annually.,Food_Drink
ectfjt,81,"Today I learned that contrary to popular belief, the ‘Red Suited’ Santa, often attributed to Coca-Cola, predates Coca-Cola’s Christmas ad Campaign of 1931.",Art_Event
ecupr6,75,Today I learned that the economic struggle in Venezuela caused Kellogg’s to sell breakfast cereal boxes without the colorful ink. The company claimed it was just more eco friendly packaging.,Other
ecsw8z,75,"Today I learned that Svalbard (Norway), is a town in which polar bears outnumber humans",Travel_Geo
ed6srr,452,"Today I learned that only 14 years after almost the entire Choctaw population was forcibly relocated in the Trail of Tears, the tribe donated $170 (over $5,000 today) to victims of the Potato Famine in Ireland, creating a bond between the two peoples that lasts to today.",Other
eczbhg,68,"Today I learned that some Nickelodeon shows like Fairly OddParents, My Life as a Teenage Robot and Chalkzone all got their start on a separate tv show full of cartoon shorts called Oh Yeah! Cartoons in 1998",Movies_TV
ecuus4,58,"Today I learned that the Ewing amputation, a method that preserves enough nerve and muscle tissue to allow a non-intrusive interface and feedback from robotic prosthetic limbs.",SciTech
ecxjty,59,"Today I learned that the poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” aka ""'Twas the Night Before Christmas,"" is the origin of the modern, cheerful, chubby version of Santa Claus. He was previously depicted as a thin, horse-riding disciplinarian: a combo of British Father Christmas, the Dutch Sinterklaas, and a 4th c. bishop.",Pets_Animals
ed2k9b,52,"Today I learned that Joseph Williams, current lead singer of the band Toto, is the son of legendary film composer John Williams",Music
ed0ao4,53,"Today I learned that Barbra Streisand paid $100,000 to clone two dogs after her original beloved dog passed away.",Pets_Animals
ed6035,54,Today I learned that there is a difference between a maze and a labyrinth,Psychology
ed1znc,49,"Today I learned that Astronaut Thomas Jones ran science operations on the ""night shift"" during STS-59, the first flight of the Space Radar Laboratory and did 3 space walks totaling over 19 hours. Jones's book Sky Walking: An Astronaut's Memoir, was named one of the top five books on the subject of space",Literature
ecysv5,47,Today I learned that Sinterklaas (Santa of the Netherlands) travels by boat and lives in Spain.,Other
ecw4m9,49,"Today I learned that of 48 US vice presidents, only 4 were elected as presidents afterwards.",Politics
ecxtsb,47,"Today I learned that the largest bottle of champagne is called a Melchizedek. It contains the equivalent of 40 standard bottles / 30 liters of champagne. A bottle like the Armand de Brignac Rosé Midas costs $275,000, and is produced in very small numbers by a dedicated team of 8 people.",Sports
ed4r67,45,"Today I learned that On December 20, 1963, the Berlin Wall was opened for the first time to West Berliners, who were allowed one-day visits to relatives in the Eastern sector for the holidays.",Other
ed1hi1,43,"Today I learned that The 1981 movie “Cannonball Run” starring Burt Reynolds is based on a real event. Started in 1971 by Brock Yates to protest the 55mph speed limit the Cannonball Baker Sea to Shining Sea Memorial Trophy Dash was a race from NY City to LA. The current record is 2,825 miles in 27 hours 25 minutes.",Art_Event
ecsmxr,43,"Today I learned that there's a giant mercury thermometer next to China's ""Flaming Mountains""",SciTech
ecyb29,39,"Today I learned that The music for Alanis Morissette's ""You Oughta Know"" was written and performed by Flea and Dave Navarro from Red Hot Chili Peppers.",Music
ed46m6,39,Today I learned that the US leases the land of its Embassy in London from the Duke of Westminster. The Americans offered to buy the land but was told that he'd consider if a settlement is reached on lands seized from his ancestors by the US Government after the Revolution. That land is now known as Miami.,Other
ecu0qi,33,"Today I learned that of Kattenstoet (Cat Festival), a festival in Ypres which legend has it originates from the locals tossing cats from a tower. It is still celebrated today, replacing the cats with stuffed animals.",Art_Event
ed33ny,32,"Today I learned that Larry Gonick is a mathematician from Harvard who later became a cartoonist best known for ""The Cartoon History of the Universe"", along with ""The Cartoon History of the United States"". From 1990 to 1997, Gonick penned a bimonthly ""Science Classics"" cartoon",Other
ed05dn,33,"Today I learned that Thomas Edison invented Christmas lights. He created the very first strand of electric lights during the Christmas season of 1880, these strands were strung around the outside of his Menlo Park Laboratory.",Art_Event
ecqa8r,30,"Today I learned that San Diego's tallest skyscraper is One America Plaza, which is the maximum height permitted there. The top of the building bears a striking resemblance to the end of a Phillips head screwdriver and has a similar appearance to Two Liberty Place in Philadelphia",Other
ed5lgj,33,Today I learned that a woman known as M. scratched through her skull during the night and straight through to her brain.,SciTech
ed05bp,32,Today I learned that Mercury poisoning was the probable cause of Sir Isaac Newton's physical and mental ills,Other
ed57le,29,Today I learned that Roundabouts are not the same thing as traffic circles,Travel_Geo
ed5adf,32,"Today I learned that the standard payday in the United States is every week or every two weeks. Outside of the US, the standard is once a month.",Weather_Time
ecjvfz,82299,"Today I learned that a man named Oswald can be heard only at Embankment station saying ""mind the gap"". In 2012 they were planning on changing all voiceovers but decided not to at this station when Oswalds wife told them that he had passed away in 2007. She loved listening to him when on the way to work.",Other
ecb1ti,60779,"Today I learned that in 2012 the University of Chicago received a package for ""Henry Jones Jr"" (Indiana Jones). Inside a replica of Indiana's notebook. Turned out that someone had ordered it online, it fell out the packet and a postal worker assumed the name/address on the notebook was the intended recipient",SciTech
ecdjch,11163,"Today I learned that the plasma globe was invented accidentally by an MIT undergrad, who was working in a lab to create electrical rocket engines. Right after inventing it, he naturally brought it to his girlfriend's house party.",Art_Event
eceq20,3402,"Today I learned that that, depending on the species, most bamboos only flower once every 60 to 130 years - often simoultanesly worldwide, regardless of the geographic location.",Other
ecj65n,2641,Today I learned that the voting age in Brazil is 16 and voting is mandatory for all literate people from 18 to 70,Politics
eckynj,2268,"Today I learned that in 1859, during a massive solar storm, telegraph operators in Boston MA unplugged their batteries and were able to send messages to Portland ME using only the auroral current.",Other
ecd0m0,1744,"Today I learned that in 1963 a man from eastern Germany stole a tank and drove it into the Berlin wall, fleeing to the western side of the country",Other
ecire3,764,Today I learned that the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress was first flown in 1952. There are still 58 in active service and the B52 is expected to remain in service into the 2050s.,Politics
ecfbe0,504,"Today I learned that the earliest known sources of uranium were in Naples, Italy & Jáchymov, Czech Republic. Uranium is 40 times more abundant in the Earth's crust than silver. 1 KG of uranium-235 can produce as much energy as 1.5 million KG of coal.",SciTech
eckf0x,525,"Today I learned that Waffle House has its own record label called ""Waffle Records."" They've produced about 40 songs including ""There Are Raisins in my Toast."" They hold 1% of all plays at Waffle House jukeboxes.",Music
ecjh5n,345,"Today I learned that Earth has about three TRILLION trees, or about 420 trees per person. There are more trees on earth than there are cells in a human brain or stars in our galaxy.",SciTech
ecchxn,299,"Today I learned that Bud Abbott, of Abbott and Costello, quit school at the age of ten. One of his first jobs was shilling for a house of mirrors on Coney Island, when people inevitably got lost in the maze of mirrors he would charge 10 cents to guide them out.",SciTech
ecfy3h,227,"Today I learned that British explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes was the first man to walk across the entire continent of Antarctica, unsupported. He was also considered to play James Bond.",Other
ecgddg,220,Today I learned that handlers at dog shows will sometimes keep dog treats in their mouth because it keeps their hands free and encourages the dog to look up at the trainer.,Pets_Animals
ecjix1,196,Today I learned that The Star Wars Holiday Special uploaded by a normal user is the only full length Disney owned movie on free YouTube not removed for violation of copyright material,Travel_Geo
ecf1dt,184,"Today I learned that the White House was modeled after the home of the Irish parliament, called Leinster House, in Dublin.",Other
ecnyps,262,Today I learned that felines who purr cannot roar. It comes down to a bone called the hyoid which is not completely ossified in roaring cats while it is in domestic cats.,Pets_Animals
eci67a,185,Today I learned that the longest continuously run experiment in the world is a pitch drop experiment started in 1928. Drops fall at a rate of about 1 per decade. It has outlived at least 2 of its experimenters.,SciTech
ecm31l,201,Today I learned that the enteric nervous system (nervous system around gastrointestinal system) can act as the body's second brain and can work independently of the brain and spinal cord.,SciTech
ecet3a,131,Today I learned that cows have best friends and get stressed and upset when sperated,Psychology
eclkmt,120,"Today I learned that The generic sounding ""ACME"" business name is a result of companies taking advantage of alphabetized order when phone books became common. This common name lead to it being parodied in Looney Tunes.",Other
ecb54a,84,Today I learned that Alan Moore and other Constantine/Hellblazer authors claim to have met the character in real life,Literature
ecebh4,82,"Today I learned that most crayons are not vegan - they contain stearic acid, a derivative of beef tallow.",Food_Drink
ecn9e5,88,"Today I learned that in 1943, Irving Berlin presented himself with the Best Song Oscar at the 15th Academy Awards for creating the Christmas song ""White Christmas"". Upon opening the envelope and seeing his name, Berlin informed the audience, “I’m glad to present the award. I’ve known him for a long time.”",Art_Event
ecgo6j,72,Today I learned that 5% of money allocated under Marshall Plan to Europe went to finance CIA activities,Other
echhhu,67,"Today I learned that in 2016 in the small city of White, Georgia, the chief of police and only other full-time officer were both arrested on false imprisonment charges, leaving the city with no police department.",Politics
eccjgl,62,"Today I learned that ""Participation trophies"" were invented in the 1960's & began their popularization in the 80's.",Other
echg2p,61,Today I learned that the reports of hysteria from the 1938 War of the Worlds broadcast were significantly overstated. And that the broadcast even states early on that it is a fictional story told as part of a regularly scheduled program.,Literature
ecabt4,58,Today I learned that Lenin drove a Rolls Royce that was turned into a half-track to withstand the Russian winter,Politics
ecc4o4,57,"Today I learned that there is an extremely rare condition called ""tree man syndrome"" or ""Epidermodysplasia verruciformis"" where are tree-like mutations on one's skin.",Psychology
echvn6,49,"Today I learned that Barry Manilow didn't write his hit song ""I Write the Songs""",Music
ecp43w,54,Today I learned that President Andrew Johnson's trial lasted 11 grueling weeks in 1868. Many of his enemies were impressed with Johnson's good behavior during the trial. Johnson also took action to save himself. He promised to enforce the Reconstruction Acts and to give no more speeches attacking Congress,Politics
ecfnpv,41,"Today I learned that there is a Best Illusion of the Year competition, and there is an ""illusion community"" of people who are passionate about this",Psychology
ecfala,44,Today I learned that it takes the average human 364 licks to get to the centre of a Lolipop.,Food_Drink
ecj769,43,"Today I learned that of the Manhattanhenge an event during which the setting sun or the rising sun is aligned with the east–west streets of the main street grid of Manhattan, New York City. The term was coined by Neil deGrasse Tyson",SciTech
ech59v,39,"Today I learned that if you know about the origins, raw materials, and production methods of an unfamiliar food, you might find it to taste better.",Psychology
echdls,41,Today I learned that the heat pipes in your computer are filled with a liquid that changes to a gas and back to liquid. This capillary action greatly increases the heat sinks ability to transfer and cool the heat generated by the processor.,SciTech
ech08a,39,"Today I learned that in 1956, Troll Plastik & Bilindustri of Norway designed and manufactured a car. Only five cars were built and this was one of the last attempts by Norwegian Companies at Car Production",SciTech
ecbahw,38,"Today I learned that Demetrio Stratos, an Italian singer with unique vocal abilities: he could sing up to 4 tones at the same time as well as reach a frequency of 7,000 Hz (A woman soprano reaches 1,046 Hz on average)",Music
ecnmvj,36,Today I learned that Boris Yeltsin lost his left thumb and index finger playing with a grenade in his youth. He would conceal that hand in his pocket or behind his tie because he was self-conscious about it.,Psychology
eck3g3,38,Today I learned that Judge Richard Posner was on the short list of Reagan's potential Supreme Court nominees alongside Robert Bork. But Posner was considered unconfirmable because of an article he wrote arguing that parents should be able to buy and sell children on the open market.,Art_Event
ecgx1h,38,Today I learned that Indian Kathakali makeup is an elaborate process lasting for about 3 hours. It is so heavy that it looks like a mask and all the colors in the makeup come from natural herbs and substances,Psychology
ech6p6,33,Today I learned that Y2K is actually a story of focused preventative efforts and not a hoax!,Literature
ecoftx,34,"Today I learned that ""wether"" (a common misspelling of ""whether"" and ""weather"") is actually a term for a castrated ram.",Weather_Time
ecjr4i,36,"Today I learned that Queen Elizabeth owns a McDonald's restaurant in Oxfordshire, U.K.",Other
ecpe5b,45,TIL- that an average gorilla can lift and bench press 1800 pounds (815 kgs),Other
echnzw,35,Today I learned that there are mayonnaise themed cafe's in Japan,Religion
ecid1r,27,Today I learned that Portugal still owned parts of India up until that 1961.,Politics
ecgw36,33,"Today I learned that back in 2004, Jeanna Giese was the first person to survive the Rabies Virus without a vaccinne.",Other
eci1u3,27,Today I learned that The stamp celebrating the Statue of Liberty actually isn't Lady Liberty in NYC but is the image of the replica in Las Vegas. A lawsuit ensued and the USPS ended up losing,Politics
echtnh,26,"Today I learned that Most natural diamonds have ages between 1 billion and 3.5 billion years. Most were formed at depths between 150 and 250 kilometres (93 and 155 mi) in the Earth's mantle, although a few have come from as deep as 800 kilometres (500 mi). Under high pressure and temperature, carbon-containing fluid",SciTech
ecgojr,26,"Today I learned that San Francisco's four-stories Montgomery Block was the tallest building west of the Mississippi River when it was built in 1853. After surviving the great 1906 earthquake, it was torn down in 1959, replaced by a parking lot and later, the Transamerica Pyramid",Travel_Geo
8ih4tq,148133,"Today I learned that in 1916 there was a proposed Amendment to the US Constitution that would put all acts of war to a national vote, and anyone voting yes would have to register as a volunteer for service in the United States Army.",Politics
eb15tp,131679,"Today I learned that actor Robert Pattinson dealt with an obsessed fan who had been camping outside his apartment by taking her out on a dinner date. ""I just complained about everything in my life and she never came back.""",Movies_TV
6f13fz,130350,Today I learned that Billy Joel never sells front row seats in order to see the real fans right in front of him. He gives them away to random people in the cheap seats so that front row isn't always just wealthy people.,Art_Event
aqbmrh,127911,"Today I learned that in the 1880s, the Harvard Observatory director was frustrated with his staff, and would say ""My Scottish maid could do better!"" So, he hired his Scottish maid. Williamina Fleming ran a team for decades, classified tens of thousands of stars, & discovered white dwarfs and the Horsehead Nebula.",Movies_TV
a2v3fv,125799,"Today I learned that there was an early 1900s act named ""Sober Sue"", who's draw was she never smiled. A theater offered $1000 to any one who could make her laugh, attracting big comedians. Crowds came out to watch them try, and fail, giving them a free show. Later it came out that Sue suffered from facial paralysis.",Movies_TV
aadb74,124391,"Today I learned that A man created a fake restaurant on TripAdvisor and asked around for good reviews. Eventually, the fake restaurant was the #1 restaurant in London, and was being called up 100s of times daily for bookings. For a day, the man set up a “cafe” in his backyard and served frozen food to rave reviews.",Food_Drink
cwjxmr,123291,"Today I learned that a 13-year-old opened a hot dog stand in front of his home in Minnesota, causing a complaint to the health department. Instead of shutting him down, the inspectors helped him bring his stand up to code and paid the $87 fee for his permit out of their own pockets.",Pets_Animals
ag089o,122843,Today I learned that Kate Winslet keeps her Oscar in the bathroom so her guests can hold it and make acceptance speeches in the mirror without feeling self conscious,Art_Event
98fhhe,121997,Today I learned that there was a rumor that Stephen Hawking would deliberately run over the toes of people he didn’t like. He denied this rumor by stating it was “A Malicious rumor” and “I’ll run over anyone who repeats it”.,Politics
9ooyi5,121128,"Today I learned that Some farmers in Bangladesh have switched to raising ducks instead of chickens, because during catastrophic floods, ducks float.",Other
7zhecd,119836,"Today I learned that Michael Jordan once tipped a waitress a $5 chip for bringing him a drink. Wayne Gretzky stopped the waitress, removed the $5 chip, grabbed one of the many $100 chips on Jordan’s side of the table, and gave it to her. Then he said, ""That's how we tip in Las Vegas, Michael.""",Music
7qve75,118830,"Today I learned that Keanu Reeves often foregoes some of his paycheck so that producers can bring on other notable actors. On The Devil's Advocate, he reduced his salary by a few million dollars so that they could afford Al Pacino, and he did the same thing on The Replacements to be able to work with Gene Hackman.",Celebrities
axflww,118524,"Today I learned that Pink Floyd's The Wall is implied to be an endless loop. The final song, Outside the Wall, ends with the words ""Isn't this where..."", and the album begins with the words ""... we came in?"" with a continuation of the melody of the last song, hinting at the cyclical nature of Water's theme.",Music
a7q1ik,117019,"Today I learned that the Cuban Missile Crisis began when a CIA operative noticed soccer fields on a Cuban Military Base. “Cubans play baseball, Russians play soccer”",Sports
a4zk9s,116389,"Today I learned that when Mr Rogers heard his limo driver was going to be waiting outside while Rogers was in a meeting, he asked the driver to come in. On the way back they passed the driver's home and Rogers asked if they could stop and meet his family. Rogers kept in touch with the driver for the rest of his life",Sports
75ovx2,114031,"Today I learned that Eminem watched his daughter, Hailie, get crowned homecoming queen from an empty classroom in the school because he didn't want to take the attention away from her.",SciTech
8plafa,112718,Today I learned that an 86-year-old wrote an upbeat review for her local paper about a new Olive Garden. She was mercilessly mocked by the Internet. Anthony Bourdain thought she had a valuable POV on small town dining. So he published a book of her reviews.,Literature
asmvxc,112541,"Today I learned that a Harvard study found that hiring one highly productive ‘toxic worker’ does more damage to a company’s bottom line than employing several less productive, but more cooperative, workers.",Other
7n0wwe,110798,"Today I learned that apes don't ask questions. While apes can learn sign language and communicate using it, they have never attempted to learn new knowledge by asking humans or other apes. They don't seem to realize that other entities can know things they don't. It's a concept that separates mankind from apes.",Psychology
96k5om,110273,"Today I learned that in the 1950's, donut shops were some of the first food businesses commonly open late at night. They became hot spots for police working the night shift since it gave them a place to grab a snack, fill out paper work, or even just take a break. This is why donuts became associated with cops.",Food_Drink
8jgmk0,109539,"Today I learned that a man falsely imprisoned for 10 years spent most of his time at the library to study law and prove his innocence, and then became a lawyer to help free other people who have been falsely convicted.",Politics
bwcjxs,108726,"Today I learned that the crew of 'Return of the Jedi' mocked the character design of Admiral Ackbar, deeming it too ugly. Director Richard Marquand refused to alter it, saying, ""I think it's good to tell kids that good people aren't necessarily good looking people and that bad people aren't necessarily ugly people.""",Movies_TV
8j4ppo,107876,"Today I learned that Washington Redskins' owner Dan Snyder once cut down trees along the Potomac River so that he could see it from his house. The trees were located in a national park, and a ranger who raised concern about the issue was raided by US Marshals",Travel_Geo
al6w05,106816,"Today I learned that Max Planck was told by his professor to not go into Physics because ""almost everything is already discovered"". Planck said he didn't want to discover anything, just learn the fundamentals. He went on to originate quantum theory and win a Nobel Prize.",Other
azobdt,106535,"Today I learned that - In 1836, a sewer worker accidentally discovered an old drain which ran directly into the Bank of England's gold vault. He wrote letters to the directors of the bank and requested a meeting inside the vault at an hour of their choosing - and popped out of the floor to greet them",Other
7mjcbx,106428,"Today I learned that after Beethoven went deaf, he found he could affix a metal rod to his piano and bite down on it while he played, enabling him to hear perfectly through vibrations in his jawbone. The process is called bone conduction.",Music
7lsjyg,106178,"Today I learned that the Mythbusters once tested a combination of common materials that made an extremely powerful explosive. They deleted the tapes and swore to never release the information, then contacted DARPA and warned them about the possibility of misuse from the combination.",SciTech
as9z9d,105400,"Today I learned that a Polish environmental charity put a SIM card in a GPS tracker to follow the migratory pattern of a white stork. They lost track of the stork and later received a phone bill for $2,700; someone in Sudan had taken the SIM from the tracker and made over 20 hours of calls.",Other
7yxmiy,105333,"Today I learned that there's a restaurant in New York that doesn't employ chefs; they employ grandmas. Every day, a different grandma from around the world designs her own menu.",Other
b7w7ao,105307,"Today I learned that when Robert Ballard (professor of oceanography) announced a mission to find the Titanic, it was a cover story for a classified mission to search for lost nuclear submarines. They finished before they were due back, so the team spent the extra time looking for the Titanic and actually found it.",Literature
aisyuc,105202,"Today I learned that Martin Short, Steve Martin and Tom Hanks have regular ‘colonoscopy parties’ where they prep together overnight and share one car on the ride to get their colonoscopies the next day",SciTech
9cpvk2,104688,"Today I learned that in ancient Rome, commoners would evacuate entire cities in acts of revolt called ""Secessions of the Plebeians"", leaving the elite in the cities to fend for themselves",Other
8ne30f,103687,"Today I learned that the creators of ""Parks and Recreation"" did research for the show by interviewing actual government officials. One said, ""Well, I’m a libertarian, so I don’t really believe in the mission of my job. Yes, I’m aware of the irony."" The character of Ron Swanson was born.",Movies_TV
6um0b4,103327,"Today I learned that Eminem's song ""Lose Yourself"" was the first rap song to win an Oscar for Best Original Song, but Eminem did not even watch the awards because he did not think he stood a chance at winning. Instead, he fell asleep watching cartoons with his daughter.",Art_Event
9rza1b,103040,"Today I learned that in 2005, a guy named Doug Heckman read the EULA before he installed some PC software. The agreement included a clause offering 'financial compensation' to licensees who actually read the license agreement. He emailed the company, referred to the clause and the company sent him a check for $1,000",Literature
7impnk,102942,Today I learned that scientists discovered a dinosaur tail perfectly preserved in amber. It is full of feathers.,SciTech
8m3lqu,102771,"Today I learned that Prince William and Prince Harry pulled a prank on their grandmother the Queen, by changing her voicemail answering message to say, ""Hey wassup! This is Liz. Sorry I'm away from the throne. For a hotline to Philip, press one. For Charles, press two. And for the corgis, press three.""",Literature
aw83ni,102070,Today I learned that The reason why we view neanderthals as hunched over and degenerate is that the first skeleton to be found was arthritic.,Other
b10je3,101086,"Today I learned that after ""the world’s largest beach clean-up"" at Mumbai's Versova beach, Olive Ridley turtles returned to lay eggs for the first time in 20 years.",Travel_Geo
ahie5i,100199,"Today I learned that after studios refused, Monty Python and the Holy Grail was instead financed by the rock stars Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Genesis, Jethro Tull and Elton John who all saw it as simply 'a good tax write-off"".",Music
7k0exs,99988,"Today I learned that Quebec banned ads for toys and fast food aimed at children under 13, resulting in lowered childhood obesity rates.",Food_Drink
ebewfs,97911,"Today I learned that in 2012, a burger king employee anonymously posted an image on 4-chan of him putting his feet in lettuce, with the caption: ""This is the lettuce you eat at Burger King."" It took 20 minutes for people to track down the branch the employee worked at and contact the news. He was promptly fired.",News
biaurx,98838,"Today I learned that Volvo opened up the patent for three-point seatbelt cause ""it had more value as a free life saving tool than something to profit from""",Other
bgxtrn,98638,"Today I learned that Elvis Presley's manager sold ""I Hate Elvis"" badges as a way to make money from people who weren't buying Elvis merchandise",Other
8bjxp6,98595,"Today I learned that when pimps get arrested, their cash can legally be confiscated but not their jewelry. This is why pimps wear lots of jewelry so that they can ""re-pawn"" it for bail money.",Other
8hrjxc,98382,"Today I learned that Hugh Jackman took a pay cut to ensure ""Logan"" would be rated R. Since 'R-rated' films typically limit the overall audience that can attend, Jackman's reduced salary brought the budget down to an acceptable place to warrant an R rating.",Other
dw4fsl,97476,"Today I learned that a guy called Dale Schroeder used his life savings to send 33 students to college. he grew up poor in Iowa, never married, had no children, and worked as a carpenter at the same company for 67 years and only owned 2 jeans.",Other
92ly1a,98120,"Today I learned that When roosters open their beaks fully, their external auditory canals completely closed off. Basically, roosters have built in earplugs. This helps prevent them from damaging their hearing when they crow.",Pets_Animals
9apyzv,97958,"Today I learned that after Chamillionaire won a Grammy for “Ridin’”, he approached ‘Weird Al’ Yancovic on the red carpet, thanked him for the “White and Nerdy” parody and told him “I think your parody is a big reason why I won this Grammy, because you made it undeniable that my song was the rap song of the year.""",Other
7wuri1,97824,Today I learned that CBS used to add bird songs to their golf broadcasts to get rid of awkward silences until that they got caught by someone watching at home who knew the bird songs belonged to birds that didn’t live in the region in which the golf tournament was being played.,Pets_Animals
abnqzs,97201,Today I learned that Hershey's does not meet the legal minimum cocoa content to be described as chocolate in Britain,Food_Drink
7sy9hu,96946,"Today I learned that Lake Superior has an island which has a lake which has an island which has a pond which has a boulder, which, when the pond floods, becomes the largest island in the largest lake on the largest island in the largest lake on the largest island in the largest lake in the world.",Travel_Geo
a5v2dm,96650,Today I learned that Frank Zappa was a futurist who was enthusiastic for the possibility of holographic imagery. So much so that he recorded footage of himself in the early 70s with the intention to be used when technology got to that point. A Frank Zappa holographic tour using that footage starts next year.,SciTech
ad9oxt,96323,"Today I learned that according to a study, strict parents can turn their kids into more effective liars because children who are afraid to tell the truth learn more deceptive behaviors to avoid getting in trouble.",Psychology
axaqjd,96269,"Today I learned that Billy West, who does the voice of Philip J. Fry's on Futurama among other characters, intentionally made Fry's voice close to his natural voice as a job security measure because it would be more difficult to replace him.",Movies_TV
8mw7j1,96258,"Today I learned that the moon is 1/400th the size of the sun but also 1/400th the distance from Earth which results in the moon and the sun being the same size in the sky, a coincidence not shared by any other known planet-moon combination.",SciTech
an3th5,96012,Today I learned that the NFL made a commitee to falsify information to cover up brain damage in their players,SciTech
a0wdem,95362,"Today I learned that the ""drink 8 glasses of water a day"" is based on a 1945 recommendation that had no medical basis. The current recommendation is ""drink when you are thirsty, unless you are outside on a hot day or are elderly- then drink a bit more.""",Fashion
6l2ldi,94916,"Today I learned that Mark Twain traveled extensively and once said ""Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth...""",Travel_Geo
7jtfju,94739,"Today I learned that an Icelandic tradition called Jólabókaflóð exists, where books are exchanged as Christmas Eve presents and the rest of the night is spent reading them and eating chocolate.",Food_Drink
cblq2y,94373,"Today I learned that when Weird Al Yankovic asked Kurt Cobain to parody 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' that Kurt asked him if it would be about food, and Al said it would be about how no one could understand his lyrics. Kurt found that extremely funny, and said absolutely.",Music
bhlsy8,93919,"Today I learned that for four years, Hugh Grant pretended to be his own talent agent under the name James Howe Ealy. He communicated with people via a fake email account and even disguised his voice with a Scottish accent on the phone. “I saved myself an absolute fortune,” he said.",Celebrities
9qjoh9,93839,Today I learned that Wrigley’s was originally a soap company that gifted baking powder with their soap. The baking powder became more popular than the soap so they switched to selling baking powder with chewing gum as a gift. The gum became more popular than the baking powder so the company switched to selling gum.,Food_Drink
a1q9v8,93809,"Today I learned that when the territory of Wyoming applied to join the US, congress told them they'd have to stop letting women vote. Their response was ""We will remain out of the Union one hundred years rather than come in without the women”. In 1890 they joined as the first and only state to allow women to vote.",Politics
96u9xs,93657,"Today I learned that Ryan Reynolds has openly spoken about his lifelong struggle with anxiety, noting in 2018 that he carried out many interviews in the character of Deadpool to alleviate his fears.",Literature
80m4uy,93562,"Today I learned that after his wife was denied water by upper caste people, Indian laborer Bapuro Tajne managed to dig her a well in under 40 days and ended up discovering a water source capable of sustaining his entire village.",Other
8eetoo,92943,"Today I learned that psychologist László Polgár theorized that any child could become a genius in a chosen field with early training. As an experiment, he trained his daughters in chess from age 4. All three went on to become chess prodigies, and the youngest, Judit, is considered the best female player in history.",Other
7rizwq,92609,"Today I learned that when Diogenes, the ancient Greek philosopher, noticed a prostitute's son throwing rocks at a crowd, he said, ""Careful, son. Don't hit your father.""",Other
9n05qh,92218,"Today I learned that there is a monument in Georgia which gives instructions in 8 languages on how to rebuild society after an unknown apocalyptic event, whilst also functioning as a compass, calendar and clock",Weather_Time
7n9s8j,91473,Today I learned that organ donation is on an opt-out basis in Singapore. Citizens who opt-out have a lower priority of receiving an organ should they need one.,Politics
6iw33j,91382,Today I learned that a Comcast customer who was constantly dissatisfied with his internet speeds set up a Raspberry Pi to automatically send an hourly tweet to @Comcast when his bandwidth was lower than advertised.,SciTech
cnmb4t,91207,"Today I learned that Of Billy Ray Harris, a beggar who was accidentally given a $4,000 engagement ring by a passing woman when she dropped it into his cup. He never sold it. Two days later the woman came back for her ring and he gave it to her. In thanks, she set up a fund that raised over $185,000 for him",Literature
7hxv2k,91270,Today I learned that Pearl Jam discovered Ticketmaster was adding a service charge to all their concert tickets without informing the band. The band then created their own outdoor stadiums for the fans and testified against Ticketmaster to the United States Department of Justice,Art_Event
anv7g9,90944,Today I learned that a woman named Glenda Blackwell brought a scratch off lottery ticket to prove to her husband that buying lottery tickets was a waster of money and accidentally ended up winning $1 million.,Art_Event
8l1w7k,90909,"Today I learned that since Uber was introduced in New York City in 2011, drinking-related car wrecks decreased by 25–35 percent in all boroughs.",SciTech
8r2ecx,90877,Today I learned that Guns and Roses guitarist Slash did not allow the TV show Glee to use any of Guns and Roses' music despite many attempts from producers. He stated “Glee is worse than Grease and Grease is bad enough.”,Music
aryyqh,90580,Today I learned that You were more likely to get a job if you had smallpox scars in the 18th century. The scars proved that you already had smallpox and could not pass it on to your employers.,Other
a5zenf,90528,"Today I learned that an orangutan named Ken who escaped from his enclosure at the San Diego Zoo multiple times in the 80's. His apparent goals were visiting other animals, throwing rocks at a despised orangutan rival and taking photos with tourists.",Other
8ylhrw,90478,Today I learned that MRI of dog's brains show that they see owners as family and prioretize the smell of humans over everything,Pets_Animals
7mgzwu,90345,"Today I learned that the second officer of the Titanic, who survived by swimming from the sinking ship to a capsized raft, later in life sailed his civilian craft to Dunkirk and helped evacuate over 130 men.",Art_Event
7uo5vp,90243,"Today I learned that on 2009 Stephen Hawking held a party open to all, but only publicized the party after it was over so that only time-travellers would know to attend; as expected, nobody showed up to the party.",Art_Event
ah1imy,89995,"Today I learned that physicist Heinrich Hertz, upon proving the existence of radio waves, stated that ""It's of no use whatsoever."" When asked about the applications of his discovery: ""Nothing, I guess.""",Other
8tun4u,89262,"Today I learned that when released in France in 2007, Ratatouille was not only praised for its technical accuracy and attention to culinary detail, it also drew the 4th highest opening-day attendance in French movie history.",Other
5mkkyh,89253,"Today I learned that the term ""genuine leather"" isn't reassuring you that the item is made of real leather, it as an actual distinct grade of leather and is the second worst type of leather there is.",Psychology
6tf6oq,88587,"Today I learned that the refrain “when one door closes, another opens"" is actually an Alexander Graham Bell quote which he followed by saying ""but we so often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door, that we do not see the ones which open for us.”",Literature
ainwg4,88526,"Today I learned that US Navy's submarine periscope controls used to cost $38,000, but were replaced by $20 xbox controllers.",Games
dh91uh,88058,"Today I learned that a woman in France accidentally received a phone bill of €11,721,000,000,000,000 (million billion). This was 5000x the GDP of France at the time. It took several days of wrangling before the phone company finally admitted it was a mistake and she owed just €117.21. They let her off.",Other
832yls,88107,"Today I learned that China creates so much synthetic diamonds that are identical to real diamonds that prices of diamonds are being driven down and De Beers has created a university to study how to identify ""natural"" and ""man made"" diamonds because no experts can tell the difference.",SciTech
8c7zqu,88065,"Today I learned that Of the United States' 2.9 million female high school athletes, only 3% are cheerleaders, yet cheerleading accounts for nearly 65% of all catastrophic injuries in girls' high school athletics and carries the highest rate of catastrophic injuries in sports.",SciTech
atk0xj,87897,"Today I learned that Gordon Ramsay has chosen not to give his children a large inheritance, does not take them to expensive restaurants (not even his own), and does not allow them to sit in first class on planes so that they are not spoiled.",Literature
aemzlq,87830,"Today I learned that JFK's father Joseph Kennedy made much of his fortune through insider trading. FDR later made him chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission. When asked why he appointed a crook, FDR replied, ""set a thief to catch a thief."" Kennedy proceeded to outlaw the practices that made him rich.",Politics
a81n26,87669,"Today I learned that people who experience goosebumps or ""shivers"" from listening to music tend to experience much stronger emotions in response to music and are more emotional in general. Music tends to be a much more important part of daily life for these people.",Music
cn7syc,87501,"Today I learned that In 2004 actor Paul Walker secretly purchased a $10,000 engagement ring for a U.S. military veteran. Paul was at a jewelry store & overheard a couple talking about a ring they loved but that was too expensive. Paul quietly put the ring on his tab and walked out of the door.",Movies_TV
e3jmv2,87453,"Today I learned that the food court at Costco makes so much money selling pizza to hungry shoppers, it's ranked as the 14th largest pizza chain in the US - even beating out California Pizza Kitchen, among others",Food_Drink
ae80ho,87347,Today I learned that Fortnite creator Tim Sweeney is one of the largest landowners in North Carolina and has been buying land for ecologically sustainable purposes since 2008,Other
94jehy,87256,"Today I learned that Bill Gates, since 2007, has given away 48% of his net worth (roughly $28 billion dollars), which has helped save 6 million lives.",Other
a0zuyu,86805,"Today I learned that marine biologist, Stephen Hillenburg, created an educational comic book about tide pool animals called ""The Intertidal Zone"" to help educate his students. In later years after becoming an animator he began developing those same characters and concepts for what became ""SpongeBob Squarepants.""",Pets_Animals
8ssvbl,86638,"Today I learned that there is no antivenom for a blue-ringed octopus bite. However, if you can get a ventilator to breathe for you for 15 hours, you survive with no side effects.",Other
dusfpj,86089,"Today I learned that Glenn K. Tripp, a D.B Cooper copycat, hijacked a plane for a $600k ransom. He had his drink spiked with Valium by a flight attendant, and after a 10 hour standoff, lowered his ransom to 3 cheeseburgers and a head start on a getaway.",Other
6qzaz1,86065,"Today I learned that the Rosenhan experiment, in which a Stanford psychologist and his associates faked hallucinations in order to be admitted to psychiatric hospitals. They then acted normally. All were forced to admit to having a mental illness and agree to take antipsychotic drugs in order to be released.",Psychology
b6op2m,85985,"Today I learned that an elderly man gained the trust of a Belgian bank by bringing the workers chocolates. He was eventually given VIP access to the bank vault. In 2007, he stole $28 million worth of diamonds and vanished.",Other
5wp70u,85966,"Today I learned that Water is used in rice fields to prevent weeds. Rice doesn't actually need that much water, but since it can thrive in such conditions, whereas weeds cannot, it's a natural protection against them.",Food_Drink
7drskj,85952,"Today I learned that Vitaminwater is basically sugar-water, to which about a penny's worth of synthetic vitamins have been added. A bottle of vitaminwater contains 33 grams of sugar, making it more akin to a soft drink than to a healthy beverage",Food_Drink
9weddc,85867,"Today I learned that Psy initially refused to upload ""Gangnam Style"" to Youtube, saying that he would be ""humiliated"" because he didn't have any international fans.",Fashion
bj8xf2,85818,"Today I learned that The oldest bar in the world is in Ireland. Archeological records have found that the walls of Sean’s Bar have been around, and serving, since 900 AD. Further, there are records of every owner of the pub back to its 10th century founding. It opened over 1100 years ago.",Other
8xpr27,85757,"Today I learned that two trapped miners once asked for an ipod with The Foo Fighters music on it to keep their spirits up. After hearing this, Dave Grohl wrote a note saying ""I want you to know that when you come home, there's two tickets to any Foos show, anywhere, and two cold beers waiting for you"".",Art_Event
8jiiux,85703,"Today I learned that Steve Jobs believed that his commitment to vegan diets meant his body was flushed of mucus and he was free from body odor, so he didn't need to wear deodorant or shower regularly. His former coworkers quote that he was 'very, very wrong'",Celebrities
anipzm,85589,"Today I learned that In 2007 a thief drove a $280,000 Porsche through the glass window of a Malaysian luxury car showroom. The car was abandoned nearby, its fuel tank empty. The thief kept the keys and returned with a can of gas to the police station where the car was impounded, stealing the vehicle a second time.",SciTech
b8269h,85491,Today I learned that The original word for 'bear' has been lost. People in middle ages were superstitious and thought saying the animal's name would summon it. They called it 'bear' which means 'the brown one' to avoid saying its actual name.,Psychology
8ejmq3,85407,"Today I learned that Steven Spielberg wanted to direct a James Bond film but was turned down by Eon Productions. When he told this to George Lucas, Lucas said he had a film that was just like it but even better. The story was about an archaeologist named Indiana.",Movies_TV
aal2y9,85404,"Today I learned that Alaska, Hawaii, Maine and Vermont have banned billboard advertising.",Politics
9i1l3n,85010,"Today I learned that while filming ""Star Wars: The Force Awakens"", actor Oscar Isaac specifically requested that his character Poe Dameron be a native of the planet Yavin 4. This is because the scenes on Yavin 4 in the original trilogy were filmed in Guatemala, where Isaac is actually from.",Art_Event
96h90n,84956,"Today I learned that ""All Star"" by Smash Mouth was written with the intention of being an upbeat, self-confidence building song for fans who were being bullied for liking Smash Mouth",Music
7cvj6t,84582,"Today I learned that While rendering Toy Story, Pixar named each and every rendering server after an animal. When a server completed rendering a frame, it would play the sound of the animal, so their server farm will sound like an actual farm.",Pets_Animals
d4dltl,84369,"Today I learned that ""paired kidney exchange"", which allows you to donate your kidney that wasn't a match for your intended recipient (spouse, child, etc.) to a stranger but in turn receive a kidney that is a match for your loved one. Instead of two people going without a transplant, both get a transplant.",Other
aby97i,84147,"Today I learned that Mythbusters got bullied out of airing an episode on how hackable and trackable RFID chips on credit cards are, when credit card companies threatened to boycott their TV network",Movies_TV
8dbvjg,83808,"Today I learned that out of the top 30 100m sprint times, only 9 were run by athletes not associated with doping, all 9 are by Usain Bolt.",Sports
9g4doy,83721,"Today I learned that Tokyo's incredibly efficient recycling systems. All combustible trash is incinerated, the smoke and gasses cleaned before release, and then the left over ash is used as a replacement for clay in the cement used for construction.",SciTech
51rdlb,83478,"Today I learned that in 2013, after more than 20 years of soda being America's number one beverage, water has taken over as Americans' favorite drink.",Food_Drink
6ybxq2,83226,"Today I learned that David Letterman created a scholarship for the average ""C student,"" recognizing that it's not all about marks, some are extraordinary and amazing in other ways.",SciTech
a0di8b,83161,"Today I learned that of Walt Whitman's friend, Silas Soule. At 17, he was escorting slaves on the Underground Railroad. By 22, he'd staged two prison heists & become a blacksmith. At 26, he defied orders to participate in a massacre of Native Americans, testified against its architect, and was murdered for it.",Other
ck9o3f,83013,"Today I learned that just before Live Aid, Freddie Mercury was told by his doctor not to do the show because of some vocal trouble. He of course, ignored it, and went on to deliver a 20 minutes show that, according to a BBC poll, is the greatest live performance of all time.",SciTech
7nfr33,82962,"Today I learned that flow is the mental state in which a person is completely absorbed in an activity, resulting in a loss of their sense of space and time.",Psychology
71lhqw,82789,"Today I learned that Ben Franklin left the cities of Boston and Philadelphia $2,000 in his will, but they could not draw the full balance for 200 years. In 1990, the cities received $6.5 million.",Other
e99eo4,79359,"Today I learned that of ablaut reduplication, an unwritten English rule that makes ""tick-tock"" sound normal, but not ""tock-tick"". When repeating words, the first vowel is always an I, then A or O. ""Chit chat"" not ""chat chit""; ""ping pong"" not ""pong ping"", etc. It's unclear why this rule exists, but it's never broken",Music
av2yb1,82661,Today I learned that if My Name Is Earl had not been prematurely canceled the creator planned to end it with Earl being unable to finish his list but realizing that his original list had started a chain reaction of good in the world,Phatic
axl5p7,82482,Today I learned that The star wars theme was written purposely on the same key as the 20th Century Fox fanfare (that used to appear before the movie started) so that there will be a continuous feeling and a smooth entry to the film for the viewers.,Movies_TV
cgqyw4,82346,"Today I learned that Nike had conditions before giving rookie Michael Jordan a record contract: Either be rookie of the year, or average 20 ppg, or be an all star, or sell $4 mill worth shoes in a year. Jordan was rookie of the year, scored 28.2 ppg, named all star, and Nike sold $100 mill of shoes in 1984-85.",Fashion
cs9pyz,82308,Today I learned that Teller (the silent half of Penn and Teller) began doing magic in complete silence when performing at fraternity houses as he found it reduced heckling and beer thrown at him during his act.,Art_Event
7m4pz8,82304,"Today I learned that Mircosoft included Solitaire in their operating systems to ""to soothe people intimidated by the operating system"" and introduce users to graphic user interfaces and taught them how to use a mouse.",Psychology
a4nu34,82257,"Today I learned that director Peter Weir wanted to have cameras installed in behind every theater showing ‘The Truman Show’ and have the projectionist cut the power at some point during the film, cut to the viewers so they'd be watching themeselves, and then cut back to the movie.",Movies_TV
8lfa1a,82227,"Today I learned that On September 8, 2009, Sgt. Dakota Meyer disobeyed a direct order to pull back from his position so he could rescue wounded soldiers from a firefight a mile away. He ended up going back five times, saving the lives of 36 soldiers, saying “That’s what you do for a brother”.",Politics
84ujdz,82100,Today I learned that Socrates was very worried that the increasing use of books in education would have the effect of ruining students' ability to memorise things. We only remember this now because Plato wrote it down.,SciTech
6fxm2x,81957,"Today I learned that tigers can, and will, take revenge on those who have wronged them. They are one of the most vengeful animals on the planet.",Pets_Animals
97vyqq,81904,Today I learned that the creator of the TV show Archer became bored with the show and wrote a Country music career for Cheryl in season 5. The shows producers went so far as record a full country album. That album surprised music fans with its quality and reached #68 on iTunes.,Music
9cm8f1,81556,"Today I learned that residents in Surabaya, Indonesia can pay for the bus with plastic waste instead of money. Paying with plastic will grant you with 2 hours of travel. The aim is to reduce plastic waste whilst getting more people to use public transport, thus lowering the number of cars on the road.",Travel_Geo
6jws8n,81378,"Today I learned that When Eminem wanted to get clean he called Elton John who then helped him for 18 months to kick his addiction to Vicodin, Ambien and other prescription drugs.",Other
7v99hn,81314,"Today I learned that in 1965, a morbidly obese man didn't eat food for over an entire year. The 27 year old was 456lbs and was put under an experimental fast by doctors. He ingested only multivitamins and potassium tablets for 382 days and defecated once every 40 to 50 days. He ended up losing 275lbs.",Food_Drink
97i0y3,81229,"Today I learned that when the inventors of Silly String were trying to sell their idea to Wham-O, one of them sprayed the can all over the person who was meeting with them and all over their office. They were asked to leave, however, a day later received a telegram asking them to send 24 cans for a test market.",Art_Event
bc69cp,81235,"Today I learned that of Dmitry Argarkov who scanned a credit card agreement, edited it, and returned it with a 0% interest rate and no limit in the new terms. The bank signed and approved without reading and a judge held them to it.",Other
7tsrin,81219,Today I learned that Usain Bolt was offered a position as wide receiver in the NFL and rejected it due to the hits NFL players take.,Sports
de2v22,81146,"Today I learned that Tom Cruise is obsessed with sending his co-stars cakes, even ones he worked with decades ago. Louis Theroux, documentary maker, even went to his grandmother's 100th Birthday Party to find 100 cupcakes from Tom Cruise, after Tom worked with his cousin.",Art_Event
84iuf7,81049,Today I learned that Frankie Muniz suffers from long term memory loss and doesn't even remember being on Malcolm in the Middle.,Psychology
d7iyu5,80961,"Today I learned that After Oprah's famous ""You get a car"" episode, where she gave away 276 cars at a total cost of $7.6 million, many of the recipients sent in complaints to the show as they had all been charged a $6-7k ""gift tax"".",SciTech
9ymcmm,80580,"Today I learned that the term ""Agnostic"" was coined in 1869 by T.H. Huxley, and not as a description, but as a creed: ""to follow reason as far as it can take you, but then, when you have established as much as you can, frankly and honestly to recognize the limits of your knowledge.""",Religion
7fpwwi,80338,"Today I learned that when George Westinghouse fell into financial problems and asked Nikola Tesla for relief from the royalties Westinghouse agreed to, Tesla tore up the contract that would bring him millions. ""I'm not interested in money, I'm interested in leaving something behind for the humankind"".",SciTech
b9zrt2,80270,"Today I learned that There is a group of wolves in British Columbia known as ""sea wolves"" and 90% of their food comes from the sea. They have distinct DNA that sets them apart from interior wolves and they're entirely dedicated to the sea, swimming several miles everyday in search of seafood.",Food_Drink
drzti1,79975,"Today I learned that in 2012, the Walmart with the most Facebook likes would get a visit from Pitbull. Internet pranksters quickly made the most remote Walmart in the US (located in Kodiak, Alaska) the most liked Walmart page. Pitbull kept his promise and performed there.",SciTech
709ej2,80110,Today I learned that roundabouts reduce fatalities from accidents by 90%. They also lower wait times and save on gas.,Other
cvct9r,79988,Today I learned that The US Military still uses 8 inch floppy disks on outdated IBM computers to run the nuclear missile systems. It's because they are incredibly hard to hack. The computers are essentially air-gapped and the old IBM computers are reliable. They could run for another 40 years with spare parts.,SciTech
dk9zdb,79836,"Today I learned that 71% of U.S. youth would not currently qualify for military service due to their heath, physical appearance, or educational background.",SciTech
6onyh6,79794,Today I learned that James Doohan (Scotty on 'Star Trek') received an honorary doctorate from the Milwaukee School of Engineering. The university gave him the degree after half of its students said in a survey that his character had inspired them to choose engineering as a career.,SciTech
714991,79501,Today I learned that the CDC has urged that schools open later because two-thirds of teenagers suffer chronic sleep deprivation.,Psychology
9zr6a2,79471,"Today I learned that during a charitable auction in Kiev, Ukraine, Wladimir Klitschko auctioned off his 1996 Olympic gold medal to a buyer who bid $1 million. After the sale, the buyer immediately returned the medal out of respect for Klitschko.",Sports
7cle9f,79446,"Today I learned that Electronic Arts were voted ""The Worst Company In America"" by The Consumerist for 2 years in a row in 2012 and 2013",SciTech
7e1jjk,79431,"Today I learned that when humans domesticated wolves, we basically bred Williams syndrome into dogs, which is characterized by ""cognitive difficulties and a tendency to love everyone""",Psychology
al1dqf,79410,"Today I learned that Japan had issues with crow nests on electric infrastructure, so they went and destroyed all of the nests....which prompted the local crow population to just build MORE nests, far in excess to what they actually needed",Literature
d08xg0,79383,"Today I learned that George Clooney once gave 14 of his closest friends each $1M in cash, and even paid the taxes on it for them - with one condition: they all had to take it or none of them got it.",Other
aflro5,79381,"Today I learned that the word ""utopia"" is a pun. It comes from the Greek word for ""good place"" but also ""no place."" It's good, but it doesn't exist.",Religion
axnknf,79297,"Today I learned that When his eight years as President of the United States ended on January 20, 1953, private citizen Harry Truman took the train home to Independence, Missouri, mingling with other passengers along the way. He had no secret service protection. His only income was an Army pension.",Politics
83o88u,79297,"Today I learned that in 2015, a Louisiana man was arrested for drunkenly riding a horse on a highway. When detained, he said, ""The horse knows the way home"" and the sheriff concluded it did not constitute DUI.",Pets_Animals
ay0f6b,79288,"Today I learned that in the 1920's newly hired engineers at General Electric would be told, as a joke, to develop a frosted lightbulb. The experienced engineers believed this to be impossible. In 1925, newly hired Marvin Pipkin got the assignment not realizing it was a joke and succeeded.",Other
75a3no,79219,Today I learned that Christopher Columbus was thrown in jail upon his return to Spain for mistreating the native population of Hispaniola,Other
9vpdyb,79131,"Today I learned that members of Lewis & Clark's expedition took mercury-bearing pills to ""treat"" constipation and other conditions, and thus left mercury deposits wherever they dug their latrines. These mercury signals have been used to pinpoint some of the 600 camps on the voyage.",Other
bx70dp,79096,Today I learned that 80% of toilets in Hong Kong are flushed with seawater in order to conserve the city's scarce freshwater resources,SciTech
7qt84c,79028,"Today I learned that the US Navy replaced expensive and clunky periscope controls on submarines with Xbox 360 controllers, which reduced training time from hours to minutes",Politics
e1kiub,75930,"Today I learned that a ""white elephant gift exchange"" gets its name from the legend of the King of Siam gifting rare albino elephants to those who displeased him in hopes that the upkeep costs would financially ruin them.",Other
ayfz5d,78952,Today I learned that a supermarket was closed down so that Michael Jackson could fulfill his dream to go to a supermarket and shop like everybody else and experience what it was like to “put things in a basket.” It was populated with his friends and family pretending to be fellow shoppers and employees.,Psychology
9g1cxk,78912,"Today I learned that Donnie Dunagan, a retired United States Marine Corps drill instructor, managed to keep secret - throughout his entire career - that he was a voice actor in the Walt Disney's Bambi film, providing the voice of young Bambi.",Movies_TV
6ctvgq,78631,"Today I learned that a rodent that was believed to be extinct for 113 years casually showed up on the handrail at the front porch of an ecolodge in Colombia and let researchers photograph it for two hours before disappearing into the night, after which it was never seen again",Other
drrwcc,78273,"Today I learned that when a bee hive becomes too full, bees will form a ""Senate"" comprised of older, more experienced bees to seek a new location. When a bee finds a good spot, it begins dancing to motion other bees toward it. Then, they vote on it by dancing as a collective until that a consensus is reached.",Politics
ea8k8i,73998,Today I learned that a man from New Zealand memorized every french word in the french scrabble dictionary and won the French Scrabble Championship. He still doesn't speak any french.,Games
81f6b6,77998,"Today I learned that of Endal the service dog. After Endal's owner was knocked out of a wheelchair by a passing car, Endal put him in the recovery position, covered him with a blanket from his wheelchair, retrieved his phone from under the car, and went into a nearby hotel to get help.",Pets_Animals
916cme,77989,"Today I learned that of the Shirky Principle: ""Institutions will try to preserve the problem to which they are the solution.""",SciTech
8b71uo,77959,"Today I learned that Coca-Cola was sued by a consumer protection agency for misleading health claims regarding VitaminWater, which contains 33 grams of sugar per bottle. Coca-Cola's defense was that ""no consumer could reasonably be misled into thinking VitaminWater was a healthy beverage.”",Other
dq3164,77718,"Today I learned that Keith Cutler, a judge summoned to be a juror on a case he was presiding over. When he applied to be excused from jury service he was initially declined, and was told to write to the resident judge, to which he replied: ""I am the resident judge.""",Politics
ba6ra2,77837,"Today I learned that many people believed Abraham Lincoln was ugly, including himself. Once, when he was accused of being “two-faced” during a debate, he replied, “If I had two faces, would I be showing you this one?”",Politics
9du1kz,77773,"Today I learned that Abercrombie & Fitch offered the cast of Jersey Shore ""substantial payment"" to stop wearing their brand",Other
an7rky,77741,"Today I learned that a 1996 federal law allows restaurants to donate leftover food without getting sued, and that nobody has ever filed a lawsuit against a restaurant over donated leftovers",Food_Drink
d9nm5l,77655,"Today I learned that when Beethoven first performed his Ninth Symphony, as he couldn’t hear the rapturous applause it received due to his deafness, one of his singers approached him and turned him around so that he could see the standing ovation he was receiving.",Music
9yg4z7,77683,"Today I learned that in 1998, Disney helped create a copyright law that made sure no movies from 1923 became free to watch and distribute for 20 more years. This copyright law expires on January 1, 2019.",Entertainment
a2etvv,77672,"Today I learned that when Apple was building a massive data center in rural North Carolina, a couple who had lived there for 34 years refused to sell their house and plot of land worth $181,700. After making countless offers, Apple eventually paid them $1.7 million to leave.",SciTech
d1ps1u,77626,"Today I learned that the first anti-hacking law was passed after President Reagan saw the movie War Games and asked his staff if this could happen. A week later the response was “Mr. President, the problem is much worse than you think.”",Movies_TV
aj1w74,77589,"Today I learned that of Don Shipley, a retired Navy Seal who has spent much of his post service life exposing individuals who falsely claim to be SEALs. According to the FBI there are 300 times more impostor Navy SEALs than actual SEALs",Politics
8o4k7b,77585,"Today I learned that Viggo Mortensen purchased the horse he rode in ""Lord of The Rings."" The horse had a hard time adjusting to the lights and sounds on set and it took a while for them to get in sync. ""We got through it together and became friends. I wanted to stay in touch with him,"" said Viggo.",Pets_Animals
busv1f,77560,"Today I learned that - The inventor of the USB had originally intended for it to be flippable, however that idea was scrapped due to the extra cost. Despite USB becoming the standard, he still regrets that decision. ""In hindsight, we blew it,"" he said.",Other
7ze8ew,77471,"Today I learned that Bhutan is the world's only carbon negative country. The constitution demands at least 60% of the country covered in forest, making it a sink of over four million tonnes of CO2 per year.",Politics
8dz8ah,77452,"Today I learned that while in Sharon Springs, Theodore Roosevelt was approached by a 12-year-old girl who asked if he would like to have a badger. Expecting to humor her, he agreed, and the girl came back with a 2-week-old badger. President Roosevelt named him Josiah and he became one of the presidential pets.",Politics
aycizd,77391,"Today I learned that when J.R.R. Tolkien's son Michael signed up for the British army, he listed his father's occupation as ""Wizard""",Celebrities
97td9m,77389,"Today I learned that Mike Tyson's workout involved getting up at 4am for a 5-mile jog. Then he would do (cumulatively) 2000 sit-ups, 500 pushups, 500 dips, 500 shrugs and about 30 minutes of neck bridges daily. He repeated this 6 days a week.",Other
8l0606,77176,"Today I learned that Ernie Hudson, who played Winston Zeddmore in Ghostbusters, auditioned for the same charracter in the animated series two years later, but didnt get the part because they didn't think he sounded enough like Winston from the movie.",Movies_TV
8osbvp,77138,"Today I learned that Lebron James rejected a $10 million offer from Reebok when he was just 18. When asked why, he said that Nike or Adidas might offer him a bit more. Less than a year later, he accepted a $90 million offer from Nike.",Other
9yafma,77122,"Today I learned that A retired man robbed a bank and wait for police, using a note saying he'd rather be in jail than with his wife. He was sentenced to home confinement.",Politics
cyw770,77083,"Today I learned that Saturns’ rings are, cosmically speaking, a very brief event. We are about halfway through their 200 million year lifespan and are very lucky as a species to be alive to witness them. “Some velociraptor with a telescope looking at Saturn would not have seen rings.”",Art_Event
4e1kbi,77070,"Today I learned that A 19 yr old pizza delivery guy helped save a man's life by performing CPR on the customer who was turning blue outside the house. He said, ""I left a pizza boy and came back a pizza man."" His tip was 25 bucks.",Food_Drink
9wh34n,77053,Today I learned that Iron Man was created by Stan Lee as a challenge to create a hero no one should like and force people to like him,Other
6nsktp,76856,"Today I learned that The town of Dull in Scotland has been twinned with the town of Boring, Oregon since 2012. In 2013 the town of Bland, Australia joined them in what has become known as the 'Trinity of Tedium'.",Travel_Geo
7t0yuj,76830,"Today I learned that when Bill Watterson turned down the opportunity to license and merchandise “Calvin and Hobbes,” it was estimated that he was turning down $300-400 million to maintain the integrity and purity of the comic.",Literature
8j031q,76789,Today I learned that the so-called 'Autism Epidemic' isn't an epidemic at all but rather an increase in reported incidents due to a growing awareness of autism and changes to the condition’s diagnostic criteria.,Psychology
ay960c,76657,"Today I learned that Pat Sajak and Vanna White work only 36 days per year. They work 4 days per month for 9 months, filming six episodes of Wheel of Fortune from 12 noon to 6pm. It amounts to a full year’s worth of programming for ABC.",Other
992h1b,76654,"Today I learned that Peter principle that states if a person is competent at their job, it will get promoted until that the person is incompetent at his new role. Then they remain stuck at that final level for the rest of their career. Therefore, in time, every post tends to be occupied by an incompetent employee.",Politics
avfsi4,76515,"Today I learned that Christopher Walken is one of only two actors (the other being Alec Baldwin) to have a standing offer from Lorne Michaels to host Saturday Night Live whenever his schedule permits. Thus far he has hosted the show 7 times, his most famous appearance being the ""More Cowbell!"" sketch.",Movies_TV
7kv54c,76497,"Today I learned that A 3M adhesive tape plant accidentally created a force field of static electricity that was strong enough to prevent humans from passing through. A person near this ""wall"" was unable to turn, and so had to walk backwards to retreat from it.",Other
8pg9y2,76314,"Today I learned that Phyllis from ""The Office"" would pay bills and do Christmas shopping online from the office computers in the background.",Art_Event
e73rwr,67725,"Today I learned that Nikola Tesla once spent over $2,000 on an injured white pigeon. The amount includes building a device that comfortably supported her so her bones could heal. ""I loved that pigeon as a man loves a woman, and she loved me. As long as I had her, there was a purpose to my life,"" he said of her.",Other
9ghmpa,76085,"Today I learned that Stephen Hawking liked ""The Theory Of Everything"" so much that he allowed the filmmakers to use his trademarked computerized voice on it. He called the film ""broadly true"" and emailed the filmmakers that there were certain points when he thought he was watching himself, which left him tearful.",Movies_TV
crrzad,75961,"Today I learned that when the CEO of discount supermarket chain ALDI was kidnapped, he haggled about his ransom money and claimed the sum as a tax-deductable business expense in court after his release",Other
9e4vuu,75855,"Today I learned that Robert Kearns, the inventor of intermittent windshield wipers, tried to sell his idea to the auto industry and was turned away. When they began showing up on new cars, he sued the manufacturers from the industry and won millions of dollars in settlements.",Other
9r3shr,75735,"Today I learned that of the top 30 fastest 100m sprints, 9 of them were clean and not associated with doping. All 9 were Usain Bolt.",Sports
cto5zg,75663,"Today I learned that if a pregnant woman has organ damage, the baby in her womb sends stem cells to help repair the organ.",Other
b4p9q3,75608,"Today I learned that Mister Rogers once used an egg timer and simply let it run for sixty seconds on a television broadcast—in order to demonstrate how long a minute is. Unlike most TV made for kids, ""Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood"" was deliberately slow and contemplative.",Movies_TV
9eo7n4,75533,"Today I learned that an IT Director, fed up with sales calls where the caller lied to reach IT staff, said to transfer one such caller 'straight to hell' . This led to the creation of a special extension for such calls where horrible hold music and faked queue messages play on an endless loop to increase hold time.",Music
9mo0ze,75487,"Today I learned that Calvin Klein's cologne 'Obsession' can draw big cats like Tigers, Jaguars etc from as far as half a mile, who then proceed to taking long sniffs and cuddling against the source, savouring the smell much longer than they savour even their meals",Pets_Animals
c9l7gs,75427,"Today I learned that George Lucas approved of Mel Brooks’ Star Wars parody Spaceballs and signed off on a fair use agreement. The only condition was that no Spaceballs merchandise would be made to compete with Star Wars merchandise. This is why there’s never been any Spaceballs figures, cereal, or flamethrower.",Movies_TV
9zoeee,75402,"Today I learned that André the Giant grew so fast that his own parents didn't recognize him. He left home at 14 and returned at 19, having already become a professional wrestler. As he explained his career choice, they realized they had seen him wrestle on TV under his alias, without knowing it was their son.",Movies_TV
8kop49,75327,"Today I learned that Charles Dickens’ novels were hugely popular even among the illiterate poor. They would pool their money to hire a reader, and then gather together to listen to the stories.",Other
9a1rkw,75295,Today I learned that The guy who started Atari sold the company and used the money to start Chuck E. Cheese,Other
a95ryn,75260,"Today I learned that most states require car manufacturers to sell through the dealers. Even if your order directly from the factory, the order must go through the dealer. This dealer distribution system adds around 30% to the price of the cars.",SciTech
9la74q,75198,"Today I learned that 1-800-COLLECT was so popular in the 90s that AT&T launched a competing service, 1-800-Operator. However AT&T later discovered many people misspell Operator with 'er' instead of 'or' at the end, and that unfortunately, 1-800-COLLECT owned the misspelled number and had been taking their customers.",Other
avairz,74841,"Today I learned that Paul McCartney, as a vegetarian and animal rights activist, only agreed to appear on The Simpsons if Lisa's decision to become a vegetarian in that episode was made permanent. He is literally the only reason Lisa is still a vegetarian.",Pets_Animals
9ohzsx,74731,Today I learned that California law allows employees to take two hours paid time off in the beginning or end of the work day to vote on election day.,Politics
6rzrv7,74682,"Today I learned that 20,000 year-old fossilized human footprints were discovered in Australia which indicate the man who made them was running at the speed of a modern Olympic sprinter, barefoot, in sand.",Other
9lvs1i,74680,"Today I learned that Lynlee, the baby that was born twice. Pediatric surgeons, removed her from the womb to cut out a tumor on her spine, placed her back and several weeks later Lynlee was born healthy",Other
abv84y,74634,"Today I learned that a cow in Poland escaped on its way to the slaughterhouse, broke through a metal fence, swam to a nearby island, and was allowed to live there after its owner gave up trying to recapture it.",Other
aaa96g,74560,"Today I learned that the quietest place on Earth is in a small studio in Minneapolis, Minnesota. At -13 dBA it’s so quiet you can hear the internal workings of your body.",SciTech
5usdc8,74553,"Today I learned that Bill Gates Has Given Away $28 Billion Since 2007, Saving 6 Million Lives",Other
9gedo8,74481,Today I learned that a couple invited Queen Elizabeth to their wedding as a joke and she actually showed up,Art_Event
9hgrrr,74449,"Today I learned that there is a specific clause in The Simpsons' contract that the network can't give notes, make cuts or exert creative control over episodes, meaning the producers have free rein to poke fun of FOX itself.",Psychology
au1hty,74331,Today I learned that the food in Alcatraz Prison was so good that the guards and prison staff ate the same exact meals as the prisoners. This was because the warden believed most trouble in prison is caused by bad food.,Food_Drink
amea1j,74298,Today I learned that bats and dolphins evolved echolocation in the same way (down to the molécular level). An analysis revealed that 200 genes had independently changed in the same ways. This is an extreme example of convergent evolution.,SciTech
cj9kw9,74258,Today I learned that Switzerland is the only country in the world which could fit 114% of its population into bunkers in case of an emergency,Politics
cj1nos,74248,Today I learned that in 2005 graffiti artist David Choe was offered $60K to paint multiple murals at Facebook headquarters. He chose to take his compensation in stock which was eventually worth more than $200 million,Music
87k2ah,74231,"Today I learned that several months before Russell Crowe won the Oscar for Gladiator, the FBI warned him that the al-Qaeda were planning to kidnap him as part of a “cultural destabilization plot”. For nearly two years, the FBI guarded Crowe in public and refused to give him any details about the threat.",Art_Event
c9w3e7,74176,"Today I learned that at age 11 Hugh Jackman decided against dance lessons because his older brother told him ""dancing is for sissy's."" Years later his brother apologized and encouraged him to follow his passion. Hugh signed up for lessons the following day and went on to win a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical.",Movies_TV
9ri274,74148,Today I learned that lack of personal hygiene and body smell is such an issue at Super Smash Bros tournaments that some tournaments now disqualify players not keeping up with hygiene and even resorted to passing out deodorant.,Psychology
ajga93,74128,"Today I learned that Teddy Roosevelt regularly staged boxing matches in the White House, taking on anyone he could - including professional boxers. He only stopped boxing when his eyesight was permanently damaged by a punch from his military aide, Col. Daniel T. Moore.",Other
8d0b7y,74003,"Today I learned that an ""eyebrow flash"" is an unconscious gesture, wherein a person wishing to approach another whom they recognize and are preparing for social contact, raises their eyebrows for approx ⅕th of a second. People generally return an eyebrow flash, unless it was given by someone whom they do not know.",Psychology
8ksagr,73939,"Today I learned that at least twice, CNN correspondent Sanjay Gupta has been on location reporting, but needed to step in as a neurosurgeon: once on a Marine in Iraq, the other on a little girl injured during the Haitian earthquake.",Other
6zql99,73883,"Today I learned that When Steve Jobs accused Microsoft of stealing idea for Windows from Mac, Bill Gates replied: ""Well, Steve, .... I think it's more like we both had this rich neighbor named Xerox and I broke into his house to steal the TV set and found out that you had already stolen it.""",Movies_TV
ao2ynn,73854,"Today I learned that ""Hit Me Baby One More Time"" was written by a Swede who meant the chorus to mean ""hit me up on the phone one more time"" but mistranslated it",Music
9ipa6a,73624,"Today I learned that infamous streaker, Mark Roberts, was sponsored by GoldenPalace.com to streak Super Bowl 38. He was paid $1 million, given front row tickets on the 50-yard line, and provided with one of the best defense attorneys in the US who was able to reduce his charges down to a misdemeanor and $1,000 fine.",Art_Event
cu5fks,73574,"Today I learned that Chuck E. Cheese’s official backstory is that he is an orphaned mouse who does not know his own birthday. To make up for never having a birthday party of his own, he hosts parties for children. And his middle name is Entertainment.",Entertainment
873ayk,73473,"Today I learned that President Harry S. Truman was so poor after his presidency that Congress had to enact a law to give him a pension. President Herbert Hoover the only other living ex-president took the pension as well, despite his wealth, to avoid embarrassing Truman.",Politics
a4d0jb,73405,"Today I learned that Smoky the Yorkie, a pet dog to soldiers in the south pacific, weighing 4lbs, who kept operational 40 United States fighters by running a wire tied to her collar through a 6in pipe, completing a 3 day construction job in minutes. Also had 10 recognized combat flights, 8 combat stars.",Pets_Animals
5z1ujx,73385,"Today I learned that when Beethoven was challenged to an improvisation duel by one of his rivals named Steibelt, Beethoven took a piece of Steibelt's music, turned it upside down, played it, then improvised on that theme for over an hour. Steibelt simply left halfway through.",Music
6so5en,73376,"Today I learned that a cow named Cincinnati Freedom evaded police officers for 11 days after jumping a six-foot fence to escape a slaughterhouse; after finally being caught, and she was given the ""key to the city"" by Cincinnati's mayor and allowed to live out her days in a NY sanctuary",Politics
czbnbz,73298,"Today I learned that sea urchins are called ""sea urchins"" because hedgehogs were called called ""urchins"" until that the 15th century. Therefore, sea urchins are ocean hedgehogs.",SciTech
6dk07d,73198,"Today I learned that the Ancient Egyptians used 12 months of exactly 30 days, with 5 days of festivities at the end to add up to 365",Other
7fz0oy,73151,"Today I learned that whilst Filming the Wizard of Oz, Judy Garland was shunned by the Scarecrow, Tinman and Cowardly Lion due to jealousy. Her only friend on the set was Margaret Hamilton who played the Wicked Witch of the West",Movies_TV
7u4d6k,73128,"Today I learned that Lincoln was famous for his self-deprecating sense of humor. When accused of being two-faced, Lincoln replied, “Honestly, if I were two-faced, would I be showing you this one?”",Politics
96z7s9,73126,"Today I learned that Steve Jobs named his company ""Apple"" partially because he wanted it to appear in the phone book before Atari, his former workplace.",Literature
daf9t0,73090,"Today I learned that David Bowie briefly considered becoming a Buddhist monk. After a few months' study at Tibet House in London, he was told by a Lama, ""You don't want to be Buddhist. ... You should follow music.""",Music
9bw81k,73043,"Today I learned that - Disney once sued three day care centers in Florida for unauthorized use of their characters (5 foot high likenesses on murals on the buildings) who had to remove them. Universal in turn let the centers use Scooby Doo, Flintstones & other of their Hanna-Barbera characters.",Entertainment
9ssh08,73047,"Today I learned that the wife of George Lucas, Marcia Lucas, won an Oscar in 1977 for Best Film Editing in Star Wars. George Lucas has won zero Oscars.",Movies_TV
e0j6jh,72963,Today I learned that the former Bloods and Crips gang leaders made peace with each other and started an organization to promote peace in their communities. They’re now training former gang members and community leaders to help younger generations.,Other
bg2c86,72857,"Today I learned that Jimmy Carter still lives in the same $167,000 house he built in Georgia in 1961 and shops at Dollar General",Other
6od9uw,72822,"Today I learned that after a waitress at a pizzeria helped a customer choose the numbers for a winning lottery ticket in 1984, he 'tipped' her $3,000,000 - half of his $6,000,000 prize money.",Other
aaxp0u,72807,"Today I learned that in 1913, a bank was shipped in 50 pound increments through the USPS mail system to save money. 40 tons of bricks ended up being shipped and the USPS released a statement saying “it is not the intent of the United States Postal Service that buildings be shipped through the mail.""",Other
7w1dhw,72737,"Today I learned that you are guaranteed a lawyer if you cannot afford one (in the U.S.) because a poor man was convicted unjustly, began reading law in prison, and wrote the Supreme Court, saying that he should have been given a lawyer despite his lack of money. He was retried and acquitted.",Other
8juu2p,72697,Today I learned that the Vietnam Memorial was designed by a 21 year old architecture student for a class project. She got a B+ despite winning the national competition.,SciTech
aldel3,72688,"Today I learned that a Portuguese castle enduring a prolonged siege broke the enemies resolve by, in a fake show of plenty, throwing freshly baked bread made from the very last flour in the castle with the message, ‘if you need any more, just let us know’. Fearing a much more prolonged siege, the Spaniards withdrew.",Other
8yiwbv,72610,Today I learned that the world's oldest continuously running business is a hot springs hotel in Japan that's run since 705 A.D.,Other
b7fl5k,72574,"Today I learned that Dalmatians are the official firehouse dog because, in the 1700's, they would run alongside horse-drawn carriages keeping pace, even at full sprint, and protect the horses from other dogs or animals that could spook them.",Pets_Animals
ak52te,72458,Today I learned that “Jaywalking” was invented by car companies in the early 1900’s to shift blame for accidents from motorists to pedestrians,SciTech
9hziuc,72401,"Today I learned that a team of thieves stole $18,000 worth of tracking devices from a warehouse. They were apprehended within hours",Sports
coibso,72264,"Today I learned that a neuroscientist determined the most ""feel-good"" songs of all time... and #1 was ""Don't Stop Me Now"" by Queen",Music
7pg1dw,72264,"Today I learned that when J. R. R. Tolkien sold the movie rights for Lord of the Rings, he forbade Disney from ever becoming involved ''as long as it was possible to veto anything from or influenced by the Disney studios for all whose works I have a heartfelt loathing''",Movies_TV
dcggxn,72243,Today I learned that the final science exam for 8th grade students in Ketchikan Alaska is a 2 night survival trip on an uninhabited island.,SciTech
85le55,72247,"Today I learned that Viggo Mortensen was offered the role of Aragorn in Peter Jackson's Hobbit film trilogy, but turned it down since Aragorn never appeared in Tolkien's Hobbit.",Movies_TV
8joubb,72148,Today I learned that Wendy's chocolate Frosty is actually half chocolate and half vanilla because owner Dave Thomas thought full chocolate would be too overpowering a flavor paired with their burger and fries meal.,Food_Drink
d2srmk,72104,"Today I learned that of Rick Rescorla, who saved all but 6 of his 2700 employees during the 9/11 attacks by directing people down the stairs using a bullhorn and encouraging them by singing Cornish songs.",Music
8bzu27,72112,"Today I learned that back in May 2016, in order to show the absurdities of software EULAs, the Norwegian Consumer Council did a live, word-by-word, non-stop reading of all of Apples and 3rd party EULAs on an ""average"" iPhone. It took them over 32 hours.",Art_Event
ayh29t,72012,"Today I learned that in 2005, the Republic of Fiji lost it's declaration of independence from Britain. After five long years of searching, Fiji's government finally turned to Britain, who provided them with a photocopy.",Politics
clo8rq,71955,"Today I learned that Nicolas Cage once outbid Leonardo DiCaprio for a 70 million year old dinosaur skull paying $276,000 for it. After later finding out that the skull was stolen he agreed to return it to the Mongolian authorities.",Movies_TV
8la1e7,71919,"Today I learned that Adam Sandler actually pelted those children with dodgeballs in Billy Madison. He ended up making one of the kids cry. The parents were not happy and approached Sandler. He responded and said, “Didn’t they read the script?” and the parent said “They’re six, they don’t read yet.”",Movies_TV
a8ci3p,71808,"Today I learned that Several computer algorithms have named Bobby Fischer the best chess player in history. Years after his retirement Bobby played a grandmaster at the height of his career. He said Bobby appeared bored and effortlessly beat him 17 times in a row. ""He was too good. There was no use in playing him""",Other
cxklzo,71762,"Today I learned that the most common street name in U.S. is Second. First is the third, Third is the second with Fifth being the sixth most common.",Math
cqoiwq,71751,"Today I learned that When Ringo Starr temporarily left the Beatles in 1968 because he felt side-lined, his fellow Beatles sent him a telegram telling him that he was the best drummer in the world and that they loved him. He returned, and found his drumkit covered in flowers, spelling out ""Welcome Back, Ringo."".",Music
9lqww8,71754,Today I learned that the Old Testament says farmers should leave the edges of their fields unharvested for the poor and traveling foreigners to eat,Religion
bdn9nn,71675,"Today I learned that in ancient Hawaiʻi, men and women ate meals separately and women weren't allowed to eat certain foods. King Kamehameha II removed all religious laws that and performed a symbolic act by eating with the women in 1819. This is when the lūʻau parties were first created.",Art_Event
79h9wb,71631,"Today I learned that when the 24-7-365 restaurant Denny's decided to close for Christmas in 1988 many stores realized that they didn’t have any keys, or even locks, since they never used them. 700 of the 1221 restaurants needed to get new locks installed for the holiday.",Travel_Geo
8hzk4v,71615,"Today I learned that Anthony Hopkins, when asked what he loves best about making movies, answered: ""I love the hour in makeup. It gives you time to think and have a cup of coffee. It's my favorite part of the day. Having somebody dab things on your face, I love that. Then you go out and say things and they pay you.""",Other
begkh7,71587,Today I learned that Japan is giving its elderly population discounts on ramen if they give up their drivers licenses,Politics
89wfv4,71493,"Today I learned that I learned that Medal of Honor recipients are entitled to much more than the medal including a $1,300 monthly bonus, 10% retirement raise & may wear their uniform even after they are out of the service.",Politics
9s2txm,70951,"Today I learned that Saadat Shahr, a small rural community in Iran nicknamed ‘Astronomy Town’ because of the residents’ passion for stargazing. The town clubbed together to pay for an observatory and on special occasions all the lights are cut to improve the view of the night sky.",Art_Event
a25mcw,70939,"Today I learned that the 8.9 magnitude earthquake that struck Japan in 2011 was so powerful, it shifted the earth's mass, shortening our days by 1.8 microseconds.",SciTech
80uvnv,70811,"Today I learned that Dolly Parton gave each family who lost its primary residence in the 2016 TN fires $1,000 a month for five months. When she arrived to help dole out the final payments, she brought the nearly 900 families an unexpected bonus – another $5,000 each for a total of $10,000.",Other
8sz7er,70794,"Today I learned that even though almost all planes were grounded during 9/11, there was one non military plane flying after the FAA ordered all planes to land. This one plane was carrying snake anti venom to Florida to save a snake handler’s life after he had gotten bit by a Taipan snake",Other
cn4dpj,70734,"Today I learned that After an internet vote for a new middle name, Macaulay Culkin legally changed his name to Macaulay Macaulay Culkin Culkin.",Celebrities
ctcler,70644,"Today I learned that The last person to be convicted of blasphemy in the United States was an Arkansas man who in 1928 put a sign in his storefront reading, ""Evolution Is True. The Bible's a Lie. God's a Ghost."" He spent 3 months in jail.",Religion
98tgl2,70636,Today I learned that Morgan Freeman converted his 124 Acre Ranch into a bee sanctuary in an effort to help bee populations,Other
90ata0,70511,"Today I learned that Sears once sold on mail order an entire house as a giant DIY kit. There were over 370 home designs, and the house had over 30,000 parts worth 25 tons. Sears claimed a man of “average” abilities could assemble it in 90 days.",Other
86cmhd,70469,"Today I learned that the wife of George Lucas, Marcia Lucas, won an Oscar in 1977 for Best Film Editing in Star Wars. To date, George Lucas has won zero Oscars.",Movies_TV
axxllc,70443,Today I learned that Showman and businessman PT Barnum was frustrated with how long people lingered in his museum’s exhibits. He posted signs that said 'This Way to the Egress'. He knew most of the visitors would follow them not knowing 'Egress' meant 'Exit'. They couldn’t re-enter without paying the entry fee again,Art_Event
61spo2,70408,"Today I learned that Former US President Calvin Coolidge enjoyed ""buzzing for his bodyguards and then hiding under his desk as they frantically searched for him""",Politics
7maadt,70330,"Today I learned that instead of selling 6 shares for 610,000 yen, a trader sold 610,000 shares for 6 yen, which resulted in a $100M loss for his company",Other
8v1cpn,70326,"Today I learned that Shrek was known as the ""gulag"" of DreamWorks, where animators would be sent if their work on ""The Prince of Egypt"" was not satisfactory.",Other
7r5pzj,70323,"Today I learned that Carrie Fisher revealed in her memoir, Wishful Drinking, that she once had a romantic relationship with U.S. Senator Chris Dodd. When Dodd was asked for a comment by a reporter he explained that ""it was a long, long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.""",Literature
91saol,70178,"Today I learned that a British teenager flew from Essex to Sheffield via Berlin instead of taking the train, because the 1017 mile flight was cheaper than the train ride.",Other
d0wi2x,70142,"Today I learned that A woman with a ‘mutant’ gene who feels no pain and heals without scarring was discovered by scientists. She reported numerous injuries without pain, often smelling her burning flesh before noticing any injury, and could open door to new treatments.",Psychology
844qcg,70133,"Today I learned that of Ronald Alexander, who appeared on ""The Ellen DeGeneres Show"" to accept a $500,000 donation from Lowes for his crumbling elementary school in Detroit. Months later he and 12 other principals were convicted of taking $900,000 in bribes from a school supply scam.",SciTech
d7obf7,70124,"Today I learned that in 2017, 70 students drank so much alcohol at a house party in maryland that the air inside the house registered positive an a breathalyser.",Art_Event
7e4at0,70019,"Today I learned that by law, no United States officer can outrank George Washington. He was posthumously promoted to Six-Star General in 1976.",Politics
atp4ra,69911,"Today I learned that despite being founded in the same city, in the same year and having the same name, Hershey's ice cream and Hershey's chocolate have no affiliation and in fact have had multiple legal disputes due to their shared name.",Food_Drink
am01rs,69905,Today I learned that Bill and Melinda Gates plan to leave $10 million each to their three kids as an inheritance out of his $80 billion fortune. He is set to give away approximately 99.96% of his wealth to charity and foundations.,Other
aev93p,69897,"Today I learned that Paul Lieberstein, AKA Toby from The Office, was a writer for the first five seasons of King of the Hill.",Movies_TV
ashyc9,69829,"Today I learned that A Florida man used a cell phone jammer everyday while travelling to work because he didn't want drivers around him to be distracted on their phones. As a result, he was fined $48,000 by the FCC.",Politics
az4r1l,69753,"Today I learned that in Marvel comics, The Beatles are actually a group of rogue skrulls who came to Earth to invade it but decided that the money and power was better.",Other
9gujfc,69693,"Today I learned that Samsung accidentally issued 2,000 employees 1,000 shares of stock for 37 minutes before realizing the error. 16 employees sold during that time for approx. $9,000,000 each.",Other
a75ler,69653,"Today I learned that Ray Lewis grew up using a deck of cards to do push ups and sit ups. If he drew a 7 he would do 7. An ace was 25 and a Joker 30. He would go through the whole deck. In the nfl, he would do it 3 times for each exercise. Also the reason he wore 52 was because of the number of cards in the deck",Games
7ot48w,69353,"Today I learned that Frank Sinatra's acceptance speech for a Legend Award at the 1994 Grammys was cut short due to commercial breaks. In response, Billy Joel stopped halfway through his performance of 'The River of Dreams' later on, simply looking at his watch and saying 'valuable advertising time going by...'",Travel_Geo
drj4a9,69194,Today I learned that Trader Joe's hides a stuffed animal in a majority of their stores and if your child finds it they get a prize,Pets_Animals
7xybyr,69252,"Today I learned that diamond, despite being the hardest material known, will shatter if hit with a hammer. Hardness means resistance to scratching; toughness is a different property.",SciTech
9r35r5,69243,"Today I learned that Nov. 2, 2000 was the last time all living humans were on earth at the same time. Ever since the ISS have been occupied continuously.",SciTech
cb59p6,69132,"Today I learned that In the film Osmosis Jones, Bill Murray's character mentions a ""National Chicken Wing Festival"" in Buffalo, New York. While the festival did not exist during the filming of the movie, this mention caused organizers to create an annual festival in Buffalo which has been active now for 16 years.",Movies_TV
82srn0,69050,"Today I learned that when Halle Berry won a Worst Actor Razzie award for her role in Catwoman, she showed up in person to collect the award. She spoke while holding her Academy Award from Monster's Ball in one hand and the Razzie in the other.",Movies_TV
bsuwls,68792,"Today I learned that in 1992, a man named Stefan Mandel won a $27,036,142 jackpot, 6 second prizes, 132 third prizes, and 135 minor prizes in ONE lottery, by buying EVERY SINGLE COMBINATION possible - Over 5.5 million tickets. All 44 US states with lotteries have since changed their laws to prevent this.",Art_Event
6yz2h9,68671,"Today I learned that while working on ""Malcolm In The Middle,"" Bryan Cranston joined a song writers guild so that he got paid royalties for the tunes he hummed and whistled on the show. He threw parties for the cast and crew with the royalty cheques and as a result the crew encouraged more humming.",Art_Event
6howgr,68640,Today I learned that in order to ensure Kendrick Lamar didn't have a ghostwriter Eminem kicked everyone out of the studio and made him write a verse on the spot,Music
8x5ndw,68603,"Today I learned that when the SR-71 was retired in 1990, it went ahead and set four new world speed records on its way to the museum.",Art_Event
9mplbt,68605,"Today I learned that After South Park aired the episode Chef Aid, the term 'Chewbacca Defense' entered the legal lexicon. The legal strategy aims to deliberately confuse juries than refute cases. The practice was widely used by lawyers before the episode, but South Park gave it a term.",Politics
6bza69,68555,"Today I learned that of Steve Comisar, who sold a 'solar-powered clothes dryer' for $39.99. Customers would then receive a clothesline.",Other
80daow,68526,"Today I learned that author Douglas Adams once got an offering of £50,000 to write a Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy calendar. A few weeks later, having done no work towards it, another call came saying the deal had fallen through but that he would still be paid half the fee. He celebrated with champagne.",Weather_Time
b8vzu6,68303,"Today I learned that Marie Curie, the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, the first person to win twice, and the only person to win a Nobel Prize in two different sciences couldn't legally attend college, so she did it illegally, going to what was known as the 'Flying University', a secret organization.",Other
5v0ajy,68258,"Today I learned that an Italian schoolboy who was selling snacks on campus at a lower price than the cafeteria was suspended for 10 days. He also received a prestigious scholarship from an institute that said the boy's initiative should be ""encouraged, not persecuted"".",SciTech
7q21dx,68226,"Today I learned that the city of Houston, Texas has a program where they train citizens to write tickets for handicap parking violations. After taking a course in proper procedure, you are given the authority to ticket anyone you see parked in a handicap spot without a placard.",Art_Event
8h2xoi,68135,"Today I learned that Hugh Jackman started his own coffee brand and foundation called ""Laughing Man"" after meeting a struggling coffee farmer in Ethiopia. His goal was to provide a marketplace for farmers in developing countries to sell their goods for a fair price. Jackman donates 100% of profits.",Other
d69x3s,68065,"Today I learned that a Navajo blanket was appraised on PBS’s “Antiques Roadshow” for $500,000. After seeing the broadcast, a disabled man realized he had a similar blanket which had been sitting in his closet for 7 years. He took it to an auctioneer and its final bid was $1.5 million.",Other
e65g4y,56687,Today I learned that a person with a one-hour commute has to earn 40 per cent more money to be as satisfied with life as someone who walks to the office.,Other
afvt16,67978,Today I learned that nearly all the castles depicted in Monty Python and the Holy Grail are actually Doune Castle from different angles,Movies_TV
905xz8,67924,"Today I learned that in the 1980's, people living in the borders of forests in India and Bangladesh were issued plastic face masks to wear on the back of their heads. Tiger attacks virtually stopped because the tigers thought people were looking at them when their backs were turned.",Psychology
ditpow,67883,"Today I learned that after years of competition between Chuck E Cheese and Showbiz Pizza, Chuck E Cheese went bankrupt and was bought by Showbiz Pizza, who then proceeded to rebrand their locations as Chuck E Cheese.",Other
8nb45v,67856,Today I learned that You are 10 times more likely to get bitten by a New Yorker than a shark.,Literature
5d2e93,67816,"Today I learned that the world's oldest man is celebrating his bar mitzvah at age 113. His first one, 100 years ago, was cancelled due to World War 1.",Other
6bov8g,67794,"Today I learned that ""call of the void"" is that feeling when you think for a second about steering into oncoming traffic or jumping off a cliff for no reason although you would never do it.",Psychology
cjt22l,67710,Today I learned that an undercover investigation found that Apple charges $1200 for a computer repair that a local repair store was able to fix in 1 minute and charged $0 for.,SciTech
8ds07i,67687,Today I learned that When Princess Diana went to Disneyland she made her sons Harry and William wait in line just like everyone else.,Literature
9mg4rh,67648,Today I learned that 'Steve Jobs' is the name of an Italian clothing company created in 2012 when the creators realized that Apple never trademarked Jobs' name.,SciTech
6dx1ad,67555,"Today I learned that Keurig K-Cups generate 10 times the solid waste that would be generated from a standard drip brewer and most of that waste isn't recyclable. Co-founder John Sylvan said, ""I feel bad sometimes that I ever did it.”",Literature
94y362,67522,"Today I learned that Stephen King threw away the first few pages of Carrie until that his wife fished it out of the trash can and said she liked it and would help him with the female perspective. The book would become his first published novel and wildly successful, launching his $400 million career.",Literature
83ntoh,67529,"Today I learned that of the Orgone Accumulator, a device sold in the 1950s to allow a person sitting inside to attract orgone, a massless 'healing energy'. The FDA noted that one purchaser, a college professor, knew it was ""phony"" but found it ""helpful because his wife sat quietly in it for four hours every day.""",SciTech
93g0d2,67528,"Today I learned that Jack was a baboon purchased by a railway signalman who lost his legs in an accident. The Baboon began to operate the railway, and was eventually given a job and salary. In 9 years of employment, he never made a mistake.",Other
9fggkz,67487,"Today I learned that there is an official world record for time traveling. It's held by cosmonaut Sergei Krikalev, who has spent 803 days total in orbit around Earth. According to Einstein's theories of relativity, this would mean Sergei effectively has travelled about 0.02 seconds forward in time.",SciTech
9tvepb,67436,Today I learned that Minnesota Has Been Refusing to Return a Captured Confederate Flag to Virginia for More Than a Century,Politics
95l1uy,67434,"Today I learned that the writer of the hymn ""Amazing Grace"" had an incredibly filthy mouth. During his time as a sailor he was: ""admonished several times for not only using the worst words the captain had ever heard, but creating new ones to exceed the limits of verbal debauchery""",Literature
8vjr2l,67288,"Today I learned that the Guinness Book of World Records has vehemently refused to validate any attempt at the world record for the longest time spent awake, believing that it's dangerous to human health. The current record is 264 hours or around 11 days, which was set by a high school student as a science project",SciTech
e0oncf,67287,Today I learned that It is unknown what Neil Armstrong took with him to the moon personally and the record of his personal property kit was never found. Armstrong made an unscripted visit to a crater and it is speculated he left his late daughter's bracelet there,SciTech
dovi8e,67047,"Today I learned that Pokémon is the highest grossing media franchise of all time with $95 billion, beating out other franchises such as Star Wars, Marvel and Mickey Mouse.",Games
81awfz,67110,"Today I learned that in 1967 a man appeared on Jeopardy! intending to win just enough money to buy an engagement ring. He won that amount halfway through and kept his mouth shut from there on. To prevent a recurrence, the rules were changed shortly thereafter, allowing only the winner to keep all his/her winnings.",Other
9owxj2,67023,"Today I learned that Richard Norris Williams survived Titanic sinking, but spent too much time in freezing water and rescue doctor recommended amputation of both his legs. He refused and proceeded to win his first tennis tournament a few months later and became Wimbledon doubles champion in 1920.",SciTech
8vwi16,66988,"Today I learned that the first commercial passenger airliner to be shot down by hostile forces was refurbished, returned to service, and later became the third commercial passenger airliner to be shot down by hostile forces.",Other
6ztfh8,66967,"Today I learned that in Interstellar, they actually planted hundreds of acres of corn just for the sake of the movie and it ultimately costed nothing because they made all of the money back when they sold the crop",Movies_TV
2yqkp9,66911,"Today I learned that of a Malawian teenager who taught himself how to build a windmill out of junk and bring power to his village. He then went on to build a second, larger windmill to power irrigation pumps. He did this all from books he read in the library.",Literature
8kgfe8,66902,Today I learned that IKEA started serving food in its stores because the owner Ingvar Kamprad learned that many customers were leaving without buying anything due to hunger. Over 1.2 billion hot dogs and 11.6 billion Swedish meatballs have been consumed since its opening.,Pets_Animals
aozlo4,66776,Today I learned that The first U.S. gold rush started in North Carolina in 1803 when a 12-year-old boy found a 17-pound gold nugget on his father’s farm. It supplied all the gold for the nation’s mints until that 1829.,Other
4pbpot,67359,"Today I learned that in 1997, 14 year old Nathan Zohner was able to get 43 out of 50 of his classmates to vote to ban ""Dihydrogen Monoxide"" for his science fair project. His project aimed to prove that the use of true facts can lead the ignorant public to false conclusions. He won first prize.",SciTech
5qow0b,66714,"Today I learned that the seven sins according to Gandhi: ""Wealth without work. Pleasure without conscience. Knowledge without character. Commerce without morality. Science without humanity. Religion without sacrifice. Politics without principle.""",SciTech
7q9p98,66707,"Today I learned that after Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban said NBA referee manager Ed Rush ""wouldn't be able to manage a Dairy Queen"", Dairy Queen management took offence and offered to let Cuban manage a Dairy Queen for a day. Cuban accepted.",Sports
8ed0y1,66678,"Today I learned that Prince is the sole credit on his first album. He sang all the parts and played all the instruments, including acoustic and electric guitars, acoustic piano and Fender Rhodes piano, synth bass, various keyboard synths by Oberheim, Moog and Arp, orchestra bells, drums, percussion and bass guitar.",Music
ax1b6o,66666,"Today I learned that in 1848 entrepreneur James Lick arrived in San Francisco with 600 lbs of chocolate to sell. When all of his chocolate sold quickly, he urged his confectioner friend in Peru to come to San Francisco and start his own Chocolate company. That confectioner's name is Domingo Ghirardelli.",Food_Drink
7tewpp,66664,"Today I learned that Polish intelligence officer Witold Pilecki volunteered for a resistance operation to be imprisoned in Auschwitz in order to gather intelligence about the camp. He organized a resistance movement in the camp, sent information to the Allies about what was happening there, and escaped in 1943.",SciTech
azevs3,66500,"Today I learned that Ethernet inventor Robert Metcalfe predicted that the internet would collapse in 1996, promising to eat his words if not. In 1997, he took a printed copy of his column that predicted the collapse, put it in a blender with some liquid and then consumed the pulpy mass.",Other
847mni,66471,Today I learned that a village in India is addicted to chess after one man taught everyone how to play 50 years ago to stop excessive alcohol use and gambling which has now all declined to almost nothing,Other
bcdguz,66449,"Today I learned that the British Rock band Radiohead released their album ""In Rainbows"" under a pay what you want pricing strategy where customers could even download all their songs for free. In spite of the free option, many customers paid and they netted more profits because of this marketing strategy",Music
950yue,66393,"Today I learned that A submarine ran out of fuel about 100 miles from hawaii while searching for a lost tug. Sub R14 had empty reserve tanks, no radio communications and a week's worth of food. Crew rigged up blankets and mattress covers as sails. It sailed back to Hawaii over 5 days.",Food_Drink
9089a8,66363,"Today I learned that Coca-Cola never patented their ""secret formula"" because otherwise they would be required to disclose it to the public.",Other
6n3x3y,66307,"Today I learned that Johnny Cash took only three voice lessons in his childhood before his teacher, enthralled with Cash's unique singing style, advised him to stop taking lessons and to never deviate from his natural voice.",Music
7t4w91,66314,"Today I learned that of a Brazilian grandmother who prays to a figurine of St. Anthony for years, only to discover it was an action figure of the elf Lord Elrond from the ""Lord of the Rings"" films.",Literature
bu4stb,66256,"Today I learned that in 1982, the comic strip The Far Side jokingly referred to the set of spikes on a Stegosaurus's tail as a ""thagomizer"". A paleontologist who read the comic realized there wasn't any official name for the spikes and began using the new word; Thagomizer is now the generally accepted term.",Literature
9825c8,66189,"Today I learned that Halle Berry used to go on AOL chatrooms anonymously to have normal conversations. Whenever she revealed her true identity, no one believed her.",Other
8rfu9h,66182,"Today I learned that the characters Timon and Pumbaa were only put in the movie The Lion King because Nathan Lane and Ernie Sabella audition so well together. They had originally auditioned for the hyenas, but were so funny that Timon and Pumbaa were created for them.",Movies_TV
87sp1a,66146,Today I learned that Bill Gates has given away over 28 billion dollars since 2007 resulting in an estimated 6 million+ lives saved.,Other
dpxbg7,65843,"Today I learned that the word Boycott is named after an Irish landlord named Charles Boycott. After Boycott attempted to evict 11 tenants, the local community decided to shun him. Workers would not work for him, traders would not trade with him, and the postman would not deliver the post.",Other
5kesor,65950,Today I learned that in 2012 when Taylor Swift held a public vote for where she would visit and preform a free concert 4chan users voted for a childrens school for the deaf and won the vote.,Art_Event
cgbfyu,65909,"Today I learned that A boy whose whole body looked like an open wound because of a genetic condition which led his skin to be paperthin, had a skin sample taken, its DNA repaired, & the modified skin cells grown to make skin grafts totalling 0.85 sq m. He now leads a normal life.",SciTech
d8w9pc,65897,"Today I learned that Ben Stiller came up with the idea for ""Tropic Thunder"" while working on the set of Steven Spielberg's WW2 drama ""Empire of the Sun"" and seeing actors come back from ""fake"" Army boot camp and treating it like a real war experience.",Fashion
9j1ref,65893,"Today I learned that Marriott was fined $600,000 by the FCC in 2014 for blocking customers' personal Wi-Fi so customers were forced to pay for internet.",Other
9rkhq2,65835,"Today I learned that while assisting displaced Vietnamese refuge seekers, actress Tippi Hedren's fingernails intrigued the women. She flew in her personal manicurist & recruited experts to teach them nail care. 80% of nail technicians in California are now Vietnamese—many descendants of the women Hedren helped",Movies_TV
85dsxk,65727,Today I learned that an IKEA in the Netherlands had to cancel their 1 euro breakfast special because it attracted too many customers and caused traffic jams on the highway.,Other
dviqsx,65383,"Today I learned that George Washington was an imposing figure at over 6 feet tall and 225 pounds. The average man at the time was only 5'6"".",Politics
4pulc2,65478,"Today I learned that of a millionaire who announced he would bury his Bentley for his afterlife. After lots of negative reaction, he revealed the publicity stunt about organ donations. ""People bury things that are much more valuable then cars and nobody seems to care"".",Literature
ah003i,65434,"Today I learned that John Cena can speak basic Mandarin. WWE taught wrestlers basic phrases in an effort to expand into China, but Cena was fascinated by the language and learned as much as he could, even having a tutor and flash cards.",Religion
arwaro,65421,"Today I learned that a man in Arizona stole a diamond worth 160,000$ and traded it for 20$ worth of weed.",Other
aspj8s,65401,"Today I learned that despite playing an anti-Semitic Kazakhstani man, Sasha Baron Cohen is actually speaking Hebrew throughout the entire movie ""Borat""",Movies_TV
buwp5w,65356,Today I learned that Charles Darwin ate every animal he ever discovered. Seeking out “birds and beasts which were unknown to human palate.”,Pets_Animals
91jvr7,65321,"Today I learned that Minesweeper and Solitaire were added to Windows back in the 3.1 days, to train mouse discipline without the users even realizing they were learning. Solitaire was added to teach users how to Drag and Drop, Minesweeper taught using the right/left mouse buttons and mouse precision/control",Games
6idck1,65252,"Today I learned that Bill Watterson, the author of ""Calvin and Hobbes"", believed that adapting the comic to any other medium would compromise its integrity. He believed this so strongly that he turned down personal calls from Steven Spielberg and George Lucas offering to make animated movies.",Literature
a1yrbw,65168,"Today I learned that Amelia Earhart and Eleanor Roosevelt once sneaked out of a White House event, commandeered an airplane, and went on a joyride to Baltimore.",Other
7ljwru,65165,"Today I learned that the snow in 'The Wizard of Oz' was asbestos. The Wicked Witch’s broom was made of asbestos, as was the Scarecrow’s entire outfit despite the fact that asbestos’ health risks were already known at the time in 1939.",Weather_Time
7biihc,65093,"Today I learned that on October 24, 1975, 90% of Iceland’s female population went on strike, demanding equal rights. They did not work, do housework, or look after their kids for an entire day. In 1980, Iceland elected its first female president, who credits her win to this specific day.",Other
ds5t91,64893,"Today I learned that Alan Turing, WW2 codebreaker and father of modern computer science, was also a world-class distance runner of his time. He ran a 2:46 marathon in 1949 (2:36 won an olympic gold in 1948). His local running club discovered him when he overtook them repeatedly while out running alone for relaxation",SciTech
8uagic,64953,"Today I learned that ants will refuse “medical” help from their colony if they know they are mortally wounded. Rather than waste the colony’s resources and energy on futile rehabilitation, the wounded ant flails its legs forcing help to abandon them.",Politics
9dj988,64930,"Today I learned that libraries in Los Angeles have done away with late fees for anyone under 21 and are instead allowing students to “read away” their fines in the library. This measure has been a success, with hundreds of children coming in per week to do so.",SciTech
8samvx,64826,"Today I learned that a rancher in Oregon named Bill Brown would often write checks on any paper available. This often included soup can labels and newspaper margins. As he was rich and known for this, the banks would cash the checks without question.",Other
7njr26,64789,Today I learned that Oklahoma's 2016 Teacher of the Year moved to Texas in 2017 for a higher salary.,SciTech
agnsu4,64755,Today I learned that Robert De Niro prepared for his role in 'Taxi Driver' by obtaining a New York taxi license and spending a month working up to 14 hour shifts picking people up all over New York.,Politics
7sdyrm,64719,"Today I learned that almost 1 in 4 people with tattoos regret it, meaning about 7.5 million Americans",Psychology
6jgsa4,64710,"Today I learned that due to the historically long bond between dogs and humans, dogs have evolved to understand human laughter.",Pets_Animals
aqwb6a,64691,"Today I learned that Late 80s, during visiting a zoo, Mike Tyson offered the zookeeper $10,000 to open a gorilla cage so he can go in there and punch the Gorilla who he noticed was bullying all of the other primates.",Other
7b2cfe,64554,"Today I learned that in 2013 when Ed Sheeran's ""The A Team"" received a Grammy nomination Elton John tried to get Ed a performance slot at the award show, but was told he was not high-profile enough. Elton decided to perform with Ed to solve the problem.",Art_Event
ahr7vy,64367,Today I learned that Dr. Martin Luther King jr was allowed to attend Morehouse college at the age of 15 due to a classroom shortage of students brought on by world war II. He was still required to pass the college entrance exams which he did at only 15 years old.,Politics
6pcsbp,64357,Today I learned that the FBI started compiling a file on Sacha Baron Cohen while he was filming 'Borat' after receiving numerous complaints about a strange man travelling around the country in an ice cream truck.,Movies_TV
8df49b,64305,Today I learned that three border collies have been trained to run around a Chilean forest devastated by wildfire while wearing special backpacks that release native plant seeds.,Other
796nby,64295,"Today I learned that a lawyer was hired for a traffic case. Instead of sitting his client at the witness table, he dressed another lawyer to look like the client. When the only witness (a policeman) was asked to point to the defendant in the room he pointed to the fake client. The real defendant was found not guilty",Politics
c11um3,64245,"Today I learned that modern nuclear submarines are so well cloaked that in 2009, two French and British nuclear ballistic missle subs collided in the atlantic ocean by pure chance. Moving very slowly, they were't able to detect each other just feet apart.",Politics
be7vs8,64249,"Today I learned that Cards Against Humanity joked about how they could have bought a small private island with the money they donated to charity. So in 2014 they did, renaming it “Hawaii 2”",Travel_Geo
8mzisr,64212,"Today I learned that cartographers protect their intellectual property by slipping fake streets, or even entire towns, into their maps. If the street/town shows up on another map, they know it was stolen. Dictionary writers have been known to do the same thing with fake words.",Literature
862000,64187,"Today I learned that there is a Russian version of the Lord of the Rings based on the premise that the original LOTR is a ""history written by the victors;"" in reality Mordor was on the verge of an industrial revolution which was a threat to the war-mongering and imperialistic faction represented by Gandalf/the elves",Other
6v9v2o,64181,"Today I learned that Sabrina Pasterski built a single engine airplane by the time she was 14 y/o, at 16 became the youngest person ever to fly their own plane; graduated MIT in 3 years with a 5.0 GPA and is now 24 at Harvard getting a PhD in high energy physics.",SciTech
6yfv78,64136,"Today I learned that a service dog bit 911 into a cellphone after her owner collapsed from a seizure. She became the first canine recipient of the VITA Wireless Samaritan Award, given to someone who used a cell phone to save a life.",Pets_Animals
66b4af,64096,"Today I learned that because of an old superstition, several ravens are kept at the Tower of London at all times. These ravens are enlisted soldiers of the Kingdom, and have occasionally been dismissed for bad conduct. While wild ravens live for 10-15 years, Tower ravens can live past 40 years.",Literature
9c5t4o,64090,"Today I learned that “Shoeless” Joe Jackson was illiterate. In restaurants, rather than ask someone to read the menu to him, he would wait until that his teammates ordered and then order one of the items that he heard.",Literature
72dipn,64050,Today I learned that sleeping under a weighted blanket can help reduce insomnia and anxiety,Psychology
avtzct,64002,Today I learned that Canada's nuclear reactors (CANDU) are designed to use decommissioned nuclear weapons as fuel and can be refueled while running at full power. They're considered among the safest and the most cost effective reactors in the world.,Politics
8ouqbv,63942,"Today I learned that Keanu Reeves trained for four months in karate for The Matrix. Later, he learned over 200 martial arts moves for Matrix Reloaded. He also learned Judo and Jujitso for John Wick.",SciTech
atcea0,63700,"Today I learned that In 1972, Neil Armstrong visited the town of Langholm, Scotland. In which he was read a 400 year old law declaring any Armstrong caught in the town should be hanged",Other
b4b94f,63684,"Today I learned that humans dont actually have five senses, we have other senses like balance, heat, pain and the passage of time. Humans actually have at least 14 senses.",Psychology
dmmw9y,63667,"Today I learned that during the Watergate scandal, Martha Mitchel (then wife of Nixon's AG) was kidnapped, beaten and forcibly sedated by her husband's security detail to keep her from speaking to reporters",Other
8k6gp6,63664,Today I learned that a scientist stationed in Antarctica managed to score a date through Tinder with a girl camping just 45 minutes away.,Art_Event
bkg95k,63630,"Today I learned that Paul Bettany was told by a movie producer that ""his career was over"" and he was ""done in Hollywood"". As he sat down in the sidewalk minutes later, Joss Whedon called him and asked if he wanted to be Vision in ""Age of Ultron"".",Movies_TV
7fbufw,63577,"Today I learned that the line in Thor: Ragnarok (""We know each other! He's a friend from work!"") was actually suggested by a young Make-a-Wish visitor to the movie’s set.",Movies_TV
e5h68x,62918,Today I learned that Kim Jong Il once kidnapped the biggest South Korean director and movie star (who were also ex-husband and wife) and brought them to North Korea to make movies for him. They escaped by convincing him to let them go abroad to promote the North Korean film industry.,Movies_TV
9ziftr,63540,Today I learned that Stan Lee proposed to his wife of 69 years after two weeks of dating. She was already married and filed for a quick divorce in Nevada an hour before being married to Stan. The judge who granted the divorce was the same one who performed the marriage ceremony.,Celebrities
6u3wc7,63506,"Today I learned that Michael Jackson was a big fan of Weird Al, but requested that he not record a parody of 'Black or White' because the message was too important.",Celebrities
c2kr71,63439,"Today I learned that in 1938, at the age of the 19, the eventual founder of Red Lobster Bill Darden opened a diner named the Green Frog and defied the laws of the southern state Georgia by refusing to segregate customers based on race.",Other
4y5byb,63412,"Today I learned that Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling is the first billionaire to fall off the Forbes billionaire list because of charitable giving: ""You have a moral responsibility when you've been given far more than you need, to do wise things with it and give intelligently.""",Literature
b06gjc,63372,"Today I learned that even though Benjamin Franklin is credited with many popular inventions, he never patented or copyrighted any of them. He believed that they should be given freely and that claiming ownership would only cause trouble and “sour one’s Temper and disturb one’s Quiet.”",Other
7w10jl,63350,Today I learned that Ben Affleck is banned for life from playing Blackjack at the Hard Rock Casino in Las Vegas after being caught counting cards.,Movies_TV
8nucuh,63292,"Today I learned that Inattentional deafness is when someone is concentrating on a visual task like reading, playing games, or watching television and are unresponsive to you talking, they aren't ignoring you necessarily, they may not be hearing you at all.",Movies_TV
c8u75z,63268,"Today I learned that a man running an ultramarathon was joined by a stray dog for more than 77 miles (125 km) through the Gobi Desert, but he lost track of the dog after the race. With help from 20 volunteers, he finally found the dog after a 2-week search, named him Gobi and brought him back to live in Edinburgh.",Pets_Animals
avs4yw,63189,"Today I learned that in 1835, President Andrew Jackson successfully paid off the debt of the United States. The only time in history this has ever been accomplished.",Other
9bsw4n,63169,Today I learned that Korean college students once protested against the amount of air in potato chip packets by building a raft out of them and sailing across a river.,Travel_Geo
92bz1f,63166,"Today I learned that the Indian Government banned the use of Dolphins for commercial entertainment, calling them ‘non-human persons’, and declaring that it would be morally unacceptable to capture them for entertainment.",Entertainment
6cn64x,63150,"Today I learned that former president of Liberia Charles King holds the Guinness World record for the most fraudulent election ever having won the 1927 election with 234,000 votes in a country of 15,000 voters",Politics
doozf8,63019,"Today I learned that during WWI, the British Army had “Pals battalions”; letting men from the same community to serve in the war together. This practice was ended after the Somme offensive, as entire battalions were wiped out, meaning their communities back home were devastated.",Politics
7uj3ei,62993,Today I learned that Philadelphia leads the nation in sweatpants purchases per capita.,Other
9ap60d,63009,"Today I learned that 'Weird Al' Yankovic recorded a parody of Lady Gaga's ""Born This Way,"" entitled ""Perform This Way,"" and all of the proceeds from the parody and its music video were donated to the Human Rights Campaign, to support the human rights themes of the original song.",Music
6lx8bh,62988,"Today I learned that Tom Marvolo Riddle's name had to be translated into 68 languages, while still being an anagram for ""I am Lord Voldemort"", or something of equal meaning.",Literature
akb7jc,62988,"Today I learned that the Danish language is so full of vowel sounds and guttural swallowed consonants that even Danish children have trouble understanding it, learning to speak at a much slower rate than in other countries.",SciTech
a04jrc,62974,"Today I learned that Steve Jobs often went to his biological father's Mediterranean restaurant in San Jose and even shook his hand. At the time, his dad didn't know that Jobs was the baby he gave away for adoption, and Jobs didn't know that he was his father.",Other
6wcqtr,62939,Today I learned that 50 Cent once challenged Floyd Mayweather to read one page of a Harry Potter book,Literature
c2136w,62851,"Today I learned that both humans and domestic dogs elicit a dramatic increase of oxytocin, the bonding hormone, from the other when staring into each other's eyes. Similar to a human mother and her infant.",Pets_Animals
8ljzt5,62722,Today I learned that The World Record for the fastest growing plant belongs to a certain species of bamboo. They have been found to grow up to 35 inches per day at a rate of 0.00002 mph. That’s nearly 1.5 inches an hour. You could literally watch bamboo grow before your eyes.,SciTech
a9h2e8,62695,Today I learned that orcas can teach themselves to communicate with dolphins. A group of researchers in California discovered that orcas living alongside dolphins changed their vocalizations by adding in more clicks and whistles to match the dolphin’s communication.,Psychology
9kmef9,62697,"Today I learned that Donnie Darko was filmed in 28 days which, coincidentally, virtually matches the time that transpired in the film. The movie took place between October 2nd, 1988 to the weekend party scene before Halloween on October 31st, 1988.",Art_Event
af4pxp,62668,"Today I learned that Neanderthal dental plaque shows that there was no such thing as a typical Paleo diet. Some ate mostly meat, and some others are entirely vegetarian.",Food_Drink
9eelxj,62655,"Today I learned that the Barbie Liberation Organization swapped the voice boxes in ~400 talking G.I. Joes and talking Barbies, then returned them to stores. Kids bought them and heard Barbie say ""Vengeance is mine!"" and G.I. Joe say ""I love shopping!""",Other
9snh6o,62616,"Today I learned that after his experience playing Lt. Dan in Forrest Gump, Gary Sinise established a charity to help disabled veterans.",Sports
ch7bny,62599,"Today I learned that The parents of one of John Wayne Gacy’s victims, John Butkovich, called police more than a hundred times to urge them to investigate him further. Their son had vanished in 1975, and had been one of Gacy’s employees.",Other
7psky9,62556,"Today I learned that the unconfirmed record for fastest moving manmade object is a manhole cover propelled by a nuclear detonation. A high-speed camera trained on the lid caught only one frame of it moving upward before it vanished—which means it was moving about 125,000 miles per hour",SciTech
8dwh0h,62528,"Today I learned that crows are one of the smartest non-primate animals on earth, with the intelligence of a 7-year-old human. They use and manipulate tools, they have long-term memory including facial recognition, and they understand analogy.",Pets_Animals
79n8pt,62399,"Today I learned that most Converse sneakers have a very thin layer of felt applied to their soles, in order to legally classify them as slippers. This saves the company more than 33% in import tariffs.",Other
6s9n7h,62355,"Today I learned that wife bought a scratch-off lottery ticket to prove a point to her husband that it was a waste of money, but it ended up winning her $1 million.",Literature
d7yaob,62287,"Today I learned that there is a prequel to ""How the Grinch Stole Christmas"" known as ""Halloween is Grinch Night"", which won the Emmy for Outstanding Animated Program in 1977.",Art_Event
c36v5l,62171,"Today I learned that as production of Toy Story wrapped up in 1994, Pixar writer Andrew Stanton asked his coworker's during a brainstorming session, ""What if mankind had to leave Earth and somebody forgot to turn off the last robot?"" 14 years later he answered his own question with the movie WALL-E in 2008.",Movies_TV
b3ow4d,62126,"Today I learned that of the Benjamin Franklin effect that causes people to like someone more after doing them a favor. When Franklin asked his rival for a rare book and returned it with a note of thanks, Franklin’s rival spoke to him with great civility and offered help, leading the two men to become good friends.",Literature
de8fu8,61948,Today I learned that Porgs were included in Star Wars because they had no way of getting rid of all the puffins when they were filming in Ireland,Movies_TV
athzpv,61933,Today I learned that Alcatraz was one of the only federal prisons at the time that allowed hot showers to deter prisoners from acclimating to cold water and escaping through the San Francisco Bay.,Politics
cjokch,61905,"Today I learned that The Navajo have a tradition around celebrating a baby’s first laugh. Around three months, they watch the baby closely for that first real giggle. The person who has the good fortune of eliciting that first laugh is then responsible for throwing a party",Art_Event
e2gikv,61876,"Today I learned that Delta airlines no longer allows snub nosed dog breeds such as bulldogs, pugs, shar pei, etc. because of the breeds' breathing difficulties.",Travel_Geo
5xqdzn,61814,"Today I learned that anybody can walk into a Sikh temple after prayers and partake of the free communal meal called langar. The meal, a symbol of equality and community is given to anybody who wishes to partake, without any expectation of payment.",Religion
d6wa8i,61767,"Today I learned that A 40,000-year-old bracelet was found in Siberia. It was made by an extinct human species called Denisovans. Homosapians did not produce bracelets of this technical sophistication until that 10,000 years ago. It is one of the oldest pieces of jewellery ever discovered.",Other
a1wc4i,61696,"Today I learned that Pluto was discovered by a 23 year old farmboy with no degree in astronomy who spent a year comparing photographs of the night sky, searching for a ""star"" that changed positions. He would later earn his Masters degree and teach at New Mexico State",Other
9unu14,61633,"Today I learned that ants are self aware. In an experiment researchers painted blue dots onto ants bodies, and presented them with a mirror. 23 out of 24 tried scratching the dot, indicating that the ants could see the dots on themselves.",Other
996stv,61626,"Today I learned that The world's tallest man as of 2006 was asked to help remove plastic from a dolphin's stomach, and he succeeded by sticking his arm down the dolphins' esophagus and pulling out the plastic by hand",Other
99mcz1,61614,"Today I learned that Portland has started generating clean energy by replacing some water pipes with pipes that contain turbines. The turbines generate electricity from water that is already flowing under the city. The pipes are expected to generate $2,000,000 worth of renewable energy capacity over 20 years.",SciTech
70npzc,61599,Today I learned that Violets can be smelled for only a few moments at a time because they get their scent from ionine which shuts the smell receptors off after simulating them. After a few breaths the scent pops up again but the brain registers it as a new stimulus. So everytime you smell a violet is a first time.,Other
6pgbew,61457,"Today I learned that A British 19-year-old has officially changed his name to ""Captain Fantastic Faster Than Superman Spiderman Batman Wolverine Hulk And The Flash Combined."" His grandmother is no longer speaking to him.",Movies_TV
80gaq2,61427,"Today I learned that ""Yellow Journalism"" was a 1890's term for journalism that presented little or no legitimately researched news and instead used eye-catching headlines, sensationalism, and scandal-mongering.",News
7k6wpo,61405,"Today I learned that Sir Ian McKellen broke down on the set of the Hobbit, announcing “This is not why I became an actor.”, due to filming the entire movie alone with the dwarves edited in afterwards.",Movies_TV
98jguv,61371,"Today I learned that in 2007, a North Korean cargo vessel was captured by Somali pirates. Its distress signal was responded to by a nearby US destroyer, which provided medical assistance to injured NK sailors who were able to retake the vessel. It led to an unprecedented statement of gratitude by North Korean media.",Politics
ajsyaf,61341,"Today I learned that ""Dukes of Hazzard"" were destroying '68-'70 Dodge Chargers at such a rate that planes had to be used for aerial search for replacement cars among the populace.",SciTech
d52zjl,61340,Today I learned that People have a cognitive bias where they over-estimate how noticeable their embarrassing behaviour is to others.,Psychology
cknbuk,61312,"Today I learned that Leonardo da Vinci never had a last name because he was born out of wedlock, thus leading to his “last name” being da Vinci (of Vinci) because the town he was born in was called Vinci.",Other
b3fe2g,61265,"Today I learned that in 2008 and at the age of 45, Flea, bass player of the multiplatinum rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers, enrolled as a freshman at University of Southern California's music program to learn the academic side of music.",Music
7z9uu6,61266,"Today I learned that there is giant, hot pink slug. It is only found in a single, isolated forest on an extinct volcano in Australia.",SciTech
5vhks6,61237,"Today I learned that when asked for his thoughts on the migration of New Zealanders to Australia, the Prime Minister of New Zealand stated that the ""annual exodus of Kiwis to Australia raised the average IQ of both countries"".",Other
c1az1f,61217,"Today I learned that Two metal detectorists who thought they'd found a stash of Roman gold coins they estimated to be worth £250,000 discovered the coins were actually a worthless prop for TV show The Detectorists.",Movies_TV
7k2zid,61182,"Today I learned that as a child, Michael Jackson's father would torment him about his appearance, calling him 'fat-nose'. Michael went on to have four rhinoplasties and fussed over how his body and face looked for the rest of his life.",Celebrities
8b0gs8,61153,"Today I learned that John Krasinski auditioned to be Captain America, but after putting on the costume said “I’m not Captain America”",Movies_TV
6dteev,61083,"Today I learned that Peggy Bundy, played by Katey Sagal, whose real life pregnancy was written into season 6. When the actress suffered a miscarriage, the pregnancy storyline was written as a dream of Al's, as it was felt it would be too traumatic for Katey Sagal to work with an infant.",Movies_TV
cunbwf,61053,Today I learned that vocal jazz legend Ella Fitzgerald was born with perfect pitch so precise that the band musicians she worked with would tune their instruments to her voice.,Music
aavuqa,60952,"Today I learned that in 1992, a retiree was out searching for a lost hammer with a metal detector. During his search he found a huge cache of Roman treasure, including 15,234 coins. The British government gave him and the owner of the land £1.75 million for finding it. Later on, he also found the hammer",Other
5s4ebv,60919,Today I learned that Arizona iced tea hasn't changed its 99¢ retail price since 1992,Other
7zrb3w,60871,Today I learned that Abraham Lincoln once gave a speech so enthralling that reporters in the audience stopped taking notes and now we don't know what he said.,Politics
ab8opr,60867,"Today I learned that the Grafton castaways, a real-life Gilligan's Island. Shipwrecked for 18 months in the Auckland islands in 1864, the 5 men lived in a thatched hut complete with glass windows and bookshelves. They built a forge to work metal, tanned leather, made soap from seashells, and even brewed beer.",Travel_Geo
dcam3k,60796,"Today I learned that even though a Rubik's Cube has 43 billion billion configurations, more than there are grains of sand on all of Earth's beaches, no configuration is more than 20 moves away from being solved, and 99.99999% of all configurations can be solved in less than 20 moves.",Games
8xrpnv,60742,Today I learned that A man who survived a jump from the Golden Gate Bridge but broke his back on impact was saved from drowning by a sea lion who kept him afloat until that rescuers could reach him.,Other
b5so8c,60738,"Today I learned that dessert stomach is a real thing, your gut expands upon contact with sugar and therefore makes room for dessert even after having the feeling of being full.",Food_Drink
5tslxy,60690,"Today I learned that despite supporting one of the highest human population densities, Japan is the first developed country with the highest percentage (74%) of forest-covered land. Japan's forest management policy began over four centuries ago.",Other
7qxq5r,60676,"Today I learned that Keanu Reeves was sued by a woman who suggested that he used hypnosis and impersonated her ex-husband to impregnate her. She sought $3 million in spousal support from the actor, and $150,000/month, retroactively, in child support. DNA test proved he was not the father and the suit was thrown out.",Other
aqnkut,60662,"Today I learned that at the time of his graduation in 1969, Robin Williams was voted ""Most Likely Not to Succeed"" and ""Funniest"" by his classmates.",SciTech
76nhmz,60655,"Today I learned that Enligsh is the universal ""language of the skies"". All pilots must learn and speak English, regardless of their origin.",SciTech
7ef8d3,60639,"Today I learned that Metallica’s ‘Master of Puppets’ was deemed ""culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant"" enough for preservation in the National Recording Registry by the United States Library of Congress in 2016, the first metal recording to do so.",Music
c96tjz,60596,"Today I learned that a guy made $1,000,000 by selling each pixel on a 1000 x 1000 pixel web page for $1 a pixel. The Million Dollar Homepage was created in 2005 to raise money for his university fees. The inventor went on to create a company today valued at $250m.",Other
a5oc81,60418,"Today I learned that street dogs in several cities around the world have learned to efficiently nagivate human traffic, using crosswalks, following street lights, and even using public transport",Pets_Animals
8svbdp,60343,"Today I learned that dogs were originally listed as non-self-aware, due to failing the ""mirror test"". However, since dogs are not visually oriented, a new test, ""sniff test of self recognition"" was developed, and shows significant evidence of self-awareness in dogs.",Pets_Animals
836kck,60328,Today I learned that your brain is able to make a decision for you seconds before you become aware of the fact that you are making a decision,SciTech
a4wqmo,60278,"Today I learned that R. Lee Ermey did such a stellar job with his performance in Stanley Kubrick's 'Full Metal Jacket,' that he only needed 2 or 3 takes to get his scenes right. This was extremely rare for Kubrick who, as a perfectionist, was known to do well over 100 takes for his scenes.",Movies_TV
ec5p6p,20523,"Today I learned that if you are 7 ft. tall or taller in the United States, there is a 17% you are currently playing in the NBA.",Sports
ec0abv,8340,"Today I learned that the world's oldest mouse, Yoda, reached the age of 4 years in a pathogen-free environment at the University of Michigan, living with his cage mate Princess Leia. 100-year-old people are much more common than 4-year-old mice."", said his lab director.",Movies_TV
ec43pz,7876,"Today I learned that Touchstone Pictures was created by Disney for PG-13 and R-rated films. Ever since then, Disney has released films deemed inappropriate to be released under the Disney label as Touchstone.",Entertainment
ec0tne,7253,"Today I learned that Viggo Mortensen was offered the role of Aragorn in Peter Jackson's Hobbit film trilogy, but he turned it down since Aragorn never appeared in Tolkien's Hobbit.",Movies_TV
ebvpon,6205,"Today I learned that Microsoft Flight Simulator is the longest-running software product line for Microsoft at 37 years old, predating Windows by three years",SciTech
ec7qsf,946,"Today I learned that NSYNC's song ""Bye Bye Bye"" was actually about getting out of a predatory record deal and leaving their con-artist band manager, Lou Pearlman",Music
ec6uwf,263,Today I learned that there's a zoo in the Philippines that will let patrons get a massage by Burmese Pythons. The massage consist of a person lying down while they're covered by four Pythons. One of the rule visitors must follow is to not shout as Pythons could get hostile when they feel the vibrations.,Pets_Animals
ebyoow,261,"Today I learned that Ted Kaczynski, The Unabomber, was a certified math genius and was accepted to Harvard in 1958 at the age of 16.",SciTech
ec4v2z,242,Today I learned that Walt Disney was so fixed on having semi-retired actress Jane Darwell appear in Mary Poppins as the bird woman that he personally drove to her retirement home to ask her after she originally refused,Movies_TV
ebx2kg,250,"Today I learned that we don’t use just 10% of our brains, people aren’t left brained or right brained, male and female brains aren’t so different, and there’s only mixed evidence that brain training actually works.",SciTech
ec54el,210,"Today I learned that a Wisconsin jury awarded $26M to an executive who was fired for discussing the Seinfeld episode featuring ""Delores"" with a female colleague. It was the largest award in Wisconsin history.",Other
ec0dgp,216,"Today I learned that Because of a rumor claiming that Richard Hatch smuggled matches onto an island, all contestants on tv's Survivor now have to be strip searched",Movies_TV
ebw99e,180,"Today I learned that the very first survey of Mount Everest calculated its height as exactly 29,000 feet, but they reported it as 29,002 feet so it doesn't look like a rough estimate.",Travel_Geo
ec7owt,144,Today I learned that Bill The Butcher (Gangs of NY) was head of the Bowery Boys gang who's territory was Bowery street today. Mostly made up of firefighters literally fighting other gangs to have control over putting out fires. Fights between gangs would often break out and the fires were sometimes never put out.,Other
ebzkgs,137,"Today I learned that the Fairbanks, Alaska airport has to rename their runways approx. every 24 years due to the north magnetic pole moving.",Travel_Geo
ec1xd6,135,"Today I learned that “benign masochism,” the pleasure people feel when they experience something that the body interprets as threatening such as spicy foods, roller coasters, or horror films.",Psychology
ec40qz,126,"Today I learned that in 2010, an airplane carrying 89 passengers, including the President of Poland, his wife, the former President of Poland in exile, the chief of the Polish General Staff, the president of the National Bank of Poland and 18 members of the Polish Parliament, crashed. There were no survivors.",Politics
ebxs3y,123,Today I learned that the '7% Rule' stating that spoken language only accounts for 7% of communication and that 93% of communication is non verbal is a myth and based on a misunderstanding of two studies.,SciTech
ec5tk3,111,"Today I learned that the expression ""It isn't so much the heat... as the humidity"" was considered cliche by 1906",Weather_Time
ec69j7,101,"Today I learned that Thanks to his part-Gujarati roots, British actor Ben Kingsley has always had a special liking for India. In the past, he’s done two films in the country — Gandhi (1982) and Teen Patti (2010). He dubbed his own lines for the Hindi version of Iron Man 3",Movies_TV
ec7b5j,97,Today I learned that At the beginning of pioneer history there was a log jam on the Red River in Louisiana 150 miles long and thousands of years old.,Other
ebufve,93,"Today I learned that there are ""cuddle cafes""/ ""co-sleeping shops"" in Japan that let you sleep with a stranger for Y6,000 an hour: Soineya, Japan’s first “co-sleeping specialty shop,” started in 2012 - where customers can pay to sleep in the arms of a beautiful girl—with no strings attached.",Psychology
ebzo73,84,Today I learned that in around a thousand years all compasses will stop working due to a change in the magnetic polarity of the Earth. For a few centuries compasses will point in different directions. After that they will all point south.,SciTech
ec9cfu,62,"Today I learned that It takes two to six months to grow a full beard but it depends on genetics, testosterone levels and lifestyle choices. At six years, the beard is the longest it will ever be and hairs will start falling out on its own",Other
ebz001,78,"Today I learned that Everyone has the same sized eyeballs, 12mm radius, and they are fully grown by age 12, that is why kids have such large eyes",Pets_Animals
ec6dbi,69,"Today I learned that in 1966, on Queen Elizabeth II's visit to Northern Ireland, a 17 year old nationalist - John Morgan - threw a breeze block at her motorcade from the construction site he was working on. It hit her vehicle, causing a large dent. Morgan was found and sentenced to 4 years in jail for Treason.",Other
ebxt86,75,"Today I learned that the singer of ""You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch"" was also the voice of Frosted Flakes mascot Tony The Tiger",Music
ebw6a0,73,"Today I learned that Christopher Lee received frequent beatings from teachers whilst at school, including once for ""being beaten too often"", though he accepted them as ""logical and therefore acceptable"" punishments for knowingly breaking the rules.",Literature
ebvrhq,68,"Today I learned that of the ""doomsday rule"", an algorithm for finding the day of the week for a given date. Each year has a day of the week upon which certain dates fall. For example, 4/4, 6/6, 8/8, 10/10, 12/12, and the last day of February all occur on the same day of the week in any year.",Weather_Time
ec3n96,58,"Today I learned that there are two variants of the Milky Way bar: The global Milky Way bar, which is sold as 3 Musketeers in the US; and the US version, which is sold as the Mars bar elsewhere.",SciTech
ec8vry,52,"Today I learned that 12 Indian reservations are larger than Rhode Island. The largest, Navajo Nation, is the size of West Virginia.",Travel_Geo
ebzpa7,60,Today I learned that Selfies taken at 12 inches away from the phone can increase nasal size by up to 30%. A poll published in a plastic surgery journal in 2018 revealed 42% of surgeons have seen patients who wanted procedures solely to improve their appearance in selfies and pictures on social media.,Psychology
ebxbgl,58,Today I learned that of 7 math problems that award 1 million to anyone who can solve them. Only one of these problems has been solved.,Art_Event
ebzfqt,56,"Today I learned that John Nash's recommendation letter to graduate college at Princeton read, ""Mr. Nash is nineteen years old and is graduating Carnegie Tech in June. He is a mathematical genius."" He shared the 1994 Nobel Prize in economics for introducing what would become known as the ""Nash equilibrium"".",SciTech
ebwyte,52,"Today I learned that of the ""Bedroom Tax"" wherein residents of public housing (including pensioners and the disabled) are subject to a reduction in their housing benefit if it is determined that they have ""spare"" rooms, and they refuse to rent to a lodger.",Politics
ec39v5,52,Today I learned that Christmas carols are among the oldest musical compositions still regularly sung. Some Christmas carols can be traced directly back to the Middle Ages.,Art_Event
ec1r02,53,Today I learned that Sean Connery and his wife Micheline have been married for almost 40 years and his wife who is French speaks very little English and himself being Scottish speaks no French.,Other
ebxk81,58,"Today I learned that of the Cargo Ship Joyita, found drifting in the South Pacific in 1955. It had been abandoned by her 16 crewmen and 9 passengers, who apparently took to the ship's lifeboats and life rafts. None of them were ever seen again.",Other
ebygl3,52,"Today I learned that Afghan vampire/fanged deer exists, and was presumed extinct before a research team spotted some in Afghanistan.",Sports
ec27uw,40,"Today I learned that the ancient Greeks and Romans used Sugar (in cane form) as medicine. It was dissolved in water to treat the intestines and stomach, and taken to help relieve pain in the bladder and kidneys. They imported it from India and Arabia.",Other
ec7ud2,40,"Today I learned that in the rule ""i before e except after c"", the part about i before e is accurate roughly 3/4ths of the time. When it comes to the 'after c' stipulation, cie words outnumber cei words by about 3:1",Music
ec8z9q,32,"Today I learned that there are inmates in Ohio that are helping animals who are otherwise relatively undesirable, and giving them a good chance at a new and better life.",Pets_Animals
ec0ewm,32,Today I learned that a man learned how to snap a football from watching YouTube videos and ended up joining the Texas Longhorns football team and playing in the NFL despite previously never having played,Sports
ebwhto,38,Today I learned that there is only 1 public hospital in Macau (a highly autonomous region of China) however there are 36 Casinos,Other
ec56mr,32,"Today I learned that Jingle Bells was written by banking tycoon J.P. Morgan's uncle, James Lord Pierpont",Religion
ec0qik,37,"Today I learned that Indian Prime Minister Charan Singh is frequently referred to as the 'champion of India's peasants.' Singh stood for tight government spending, enforced consequences for corrupt officers, and advocated increased wages, allowances for government employees",Politics
ec7vvb,31,Today I learned that the person playing the gorgeous clarinet solo on Simon & Garfunkel's America is still unknown.,Music
ec6xkg,26,Today I learned that The world record for the number of collected 4 leaf clovers in one hour is 166,Other
ec6rkg,34,"Today I learned that At the Closing Ceremony of the 2006 International Astronomical Union, Less than 5 percent of the world's astronomers voted on the decision to classify Pluto as a dwarf planet",SciTech
ec1jj3,33,Today I learned that 6 of the 10 tallest buildings in the world were built by China in the past 5 years,Other
ec0jj0,32,"Today I learned that Stanford University has a shopping mall, although the university only owns the land and not the actual buildings or stores. The center was sold for $333 million to Simon Property Group which, in turn, leases the underlying land from the university under a 51-year lease",SciTech
ebvcit,30,"Today I learned that the largest number that can be represented in Standard Roman numerals is 3,999 (3,000 + 900 + 90 + 9 = MMM + CM + XC + IX = MMMCMXCIX).",Math
ebvhfr,31,Today I learned that KFC makes a nail polish that tastes like fried chicken,Food_Drink
ebw7n4,28,"Today I learned that Jon Bon Jovi's first professional recording was on the novelty song ""R2-D2 We Wish You a Merry Christmas""",Art_Event
ec1zji,26,"Today I learned that after the Turks' withdrawal from Skopje, Aleksander I of Yugoslavia was met with flowers by the local people. He stopped and asked a girl of 7, Vaska Zoicheva, ""What are you?"" When she replied ""Bulgarian!"", the prince slapped her. The girl's father later rejected money from the authorities.",Other
ec1lq0,25,Today I learned that the Magic Eye schooner poster from the movie Mallrats isn't a schooner AT ALL.,Movies_TV
ec7340,24,Today I learned that Dennis Rodman is one of 29 children from his father,Celebrities
ec957z,29,"Today I learned that Albino Lobsters are so rare, that they are believed to be 1 in 100 million.",Other
ebtr4c,79,Today I learned that - Concrete Can Be Recycled,Psychology
ebtk9h,45,Today I learned that World War Z was written by the son of legends Mel Brooks and actress Anne Bancroft.,Movies_TV
ebtg7a,37,"Today I learned that the Prime Minister who served the Kingdom of Libya in the 1950s outlived the Gaddafi regime and returned in 2011 after 42 years in exile. Ben Halim prioritized building relationships and alliances with the West, notably Britain, the US, and France",Other
ebhjhz,25384,"Today I learned that ""Pull yourself up by your bootstraps"" originated as an idiom to describe a ludicrously far-fetched or impossible task",Other
ebl80u,16845,Today I learned that Matt Groening originally planned for Krusty the Clown to be Homer Simpson in disguise. This is why Krusty looks so similar to Homer.,Movies_TV
ebhfvi,14827,"Today I learned that for months, scientists in France could not figure out why seagulls they were tracking were traveling far inland, away from their breeding colony. Eventually, they traced the seagulls' path and discovered they were visiting a chip factory.",Other
eboxqs,13116,"Today I learned that the Persian Army brought an immense block of marble to the Battle of Marathon, intending to build a monument of their victory. Captured by the Greeks, they sculpted a statue of Nemesis, the goddess who cuts down those with too much pride",Other
ebhe7w,10468,"Today I learned that Jimmy Dean, country singer, TV host, and entrepreneur introduced The Muppet's to mainstream audiences. He turned down a large stake of Jim Henson's company stating he hadn't ""earned it"". He also believed he was a terrible actor and musician, and went on to create The Jimmy Dean Meat Co.",Movies_TV
ebh5ol,6331,"Today I learned that when Patrick Stewart grew a comb over as a young bald man, some friends of his invited him on a picnic, then forcibly held him down, cut it off, and told him ""You be yourself. No more hiding.""",Other
ebfsx2,6200,Today I learned that wood can now be made stronger than steel and nearly as bulletproof as Kevlar (but at only 5% of the cost)!,Other
ebobjx,2558,"Today I learned that Cilantro and Coriander come from the same plant. Cilantro is the leaves, and Coriander is the seeds.",Food_Drink
ebf0j9,2035,"Today I learned that Titanic actually had more lifeboats than was required of her. Its 20 lifeboats could only carry 38% of its passengers at full capacity, but safety regulations were so outdated at the time that it legally required only 16 lifeboats.",Politics
ebid11,1680,"Today I learned that In 1891, Tesla made a risky Demonstration to discredit Edison company's claims on Safety of AC.During the Demo, For a moment, 250,000 volts raced across the surface of his body , causing him to be surrounded by what one newspaper called “the Effulgent Glory of Myriad Tongues of Electric Flame.”",SciTech
ebp9na,1065,"Today I learned that composer John Williams has been nominated for 51 Academy Awards (winning 5) second only to Walt Disney who has 59. Williams has been nominated in six different decades, receiving his first for Valley of the Dolls in 1968 and his last for Star Wars: The Last Jedi in 2018.",Entertainment
ebfzrr,1034,Today I learned that Hawaii's lava flow has added 570 acres of land to Hawaii's Big Island since 1983,Travel_Geo
ebgxc8,960,"Today I learned that while Nashville has a beautiful recreation of the Parthenon according to how it would look to the Ancient Greeks, Memphis has the world’s tenth largest pyramid and they decided to put a Bass Pro Shop in it",Other
ebhmta,874,"Today I learned that singer Edwyn Collins suffered a cerebral hemorrhage which left him able to say only four things: ""yes"", ""no"", ""Grace Maxwell"" (his wife's name) and ""the possibilities are endless""",Music
ebk24n,837,"Today I learned that in 1638, Pope Urban VIII commissioned the song Miserere from Allegri based on Psalm 51 & forbade transcriptions from being made. In 1770, Mozart at age 14 copied it from memory under threat of excommunication. Word got back to the Pope, who summoned Mozart & awarded him a Papal Knighthood.",Religion
ebfumt,741,"Today I learned that In Japan, yonige-ya, ""run away at night"" or “fly-by-night”, companies service people who want to become johatsu, “evaporated people”, who are people who want to disappear and never be found.",Psychology
ebdc6u,497,"Today I learned that the ship in Alien is named for the titular character in Joseph Conrad's ""Nostromo"" and means ""shipmate"" in Italian. The ship from Aliens, the Sulaco is named for the port-town in the novel.",Literature
ebeilq,467,"Today I learned that traditional seven-point piñatas are meant to represent the seven deadly sins, and that the treats that fall out after destroying the “sins” represent forgiveness and new beginnings.",Religion
eblj6g,460,"Today I learned that the first people to make a non-stop transatlantic flight, John Alcock and Arthur Brown. They crossed in 1919, eight years before Lindbergh made his famous solo flight. Both men were knighted. Celebrities in their time, they are almost forgotten now.",Other
ebklrf,283,"Today I learned that in ancient Egypt, servants were smeared with honey to attract flies away from the pharaoh.",Literature
ebjmva,276,"Today I learned that of hidden mother photography, which was a result from the long exposure time needed for early photographs",Other
ebqa2e,276,"Today I learned that Gene Simmons of Kiss saw Van Halen at a club in 1976 and decided to produce a demo tape for them. However, when he took the demo tape to Kiss management he was told that ""they had no chance of making it"" and that they wouldn't take them, so he opted out of further involvement.",Music
eblv55,275,"Today I learned that between 1967 and 1978, the BBC routinely destroyed large quantities of videotape and film to make way for newer programmes, primarily due to the belief that there was no practical value to its retention. As a result, 97 of 253 Doctor Who episodes are currently missing.",SciTech
ebg9w9,266,Today I learned that Norway national football team is the only national team that never lost against Brazil,Sports
ebddkt,220,"Today I learned that The number of tigers in Bangladesh has increased by eight in the last three years, which is only 8%. At the same time, the number of tigers in India has increased by 741",Sports
ebkbn0,177,"Today I learned that Temar Boggs, the 15 year that saved a 5 year old from being kidnapped by chasing the car on his bike in 2013, is in jail for pleading guilty to felony armed robbery three years later.",SciTech
ebfogn,166,"Today I learned that There is a lot of evidence showing that people with schizophrenia have abnormal eye movements, and one study claims to developed a test which distinguishes with 98% accuracy between those with, and those without schizophrenia.",Psychology
ebkzsv,160,"Today I learned that of Pierre Terrail, seigneur de Bayard: A french knight considered the epitome of chivalry and who rates as one of the greatest cavalry leaders of all time. One of his many exploits include single-handedly defending a bridge against 200 Spaniards at the battle of Garigliano.",Other
ebgetn,155,"Today I learned that there is a town in Japan known as the ""the valley of dolls"" with only 27 residents, but with 270 dolls to make it look more lively. The town of Nagoro in Tokushima Prefecture no longer has children; the youngest resident is 55.",Fashion
ebjj51,153,"Today I learned that in Miss America 1922, all of the judges were artists, one of them being Norman Rockwell. They were all confused as to how to judge, and decided to judge each part or feature of the body out of ten, then the woman with the total highest score would win.",Movies_TV
ebmwu7,137,"Today I learned that around 1800 civil war veteran attended the 1938 gettysburg reunion, The veterans averaged 94 years of age",Politics
ebsfqq,140,"Today I learned that of Senator William Proxmire, who was so active in opposing scientific/medical research that his name became a verb. To Proximire means to obstruct scientific research for political gain.",Politics
ebi1j6,112,Today I learned that the photo of Paris Hilton in her 'STOP BEING POOR' shirt was Photoshopped,Fashion
ebi3es,92,"Today I learned that Anthony Kiedis of the Red Hot Chili Peppers used his bands headliner status to force less famous band Mr. Bungle out of playing several big festivals where both bands were to perform. The reason: Kiedis felt Mr. Bungle's singer ""imitated his style""",Fashion
ebr9y1,84,Today I learned that flashlights got their name because original models could only stay on for a very brief moment due to their zinc batteries.,SciTech
ebd9t6,84,"Today I learned that Murmuration: a phenomenon that results when hundreds, sometimes thousands, of starlings fly in swooping, intricately coordinated patterns through the sky",SciTech
ebkqqg,71,"Today I learned that Charlotte Burks, who was elected State Senator of Tennessee by way of a write-in vote after her husband (Senator Tommy Burks) was murdered by his opponent in 1998.",Politics
ebgl0g,67,Today I learned that the Olympic flame went over the North Pole onboard a nuclear icebreaker in 2014 on the way to Sochi,Other
ebngc2,66,Today I learned that ducks feet dont freeze because of a heat exchange system between their arteries and veins,Weather_Time
ebks01,59,Today I learned that the theme song of Aqua Teen Hunger Force was written by Schoolly D during his limo ride to the studio,Music
ebgha9,61,"Today I learned that cattle get the majority of their protein intake from digesting bacteria. They can also produce over 150 liters of saliva, daily.",Food_Drink
ebqo6w,54,Today I learned that The United States Postal Service began Operation Santa in 1912 when local postmasters were authorized to open and respond to letters to Santa. In the 1940's the program was open to the public and now every year anyone can adopt a letter and answer a holiday wish.,Travel_Geo
ebdso9,58,"Today I learned that the ""Olympic Truce"", a garantuee of the safety of the Olympics' host nation, is a tradition as old as the event itself",Art_Event
ebq1e5,59,"Today I learned that ""Gridiron"" originally meant a metal cooking grate. It's slang for a football field because the first football games were played on fields marked with a complete checkerboard-like grid",Food_Drink
ebk6fn,53,"Today I learned that the space shuttle was built for people between 4’ 10-1/2” and 6’ 3”. Outside that range, you couldn’t reach the controls or fit in the seat.",Other
ebj81d,51,Today I learned that Napoléon Bonaparte described the Spanish militia as packs of 'bandits led by monks'.,Other
ebkv0g,48,"Today I learned that there's a ""placebo surgery"" called Sham Surgery, where the patient receives a faked surgery for therapeutic reasons",Other
ebngkm,47,"Today I learned that Celebrities Pay $40,000 for their Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame",Celebrities
ebffcj,49,"Today I learned that there is a ""floating post office"" operating out of Detroit, Michigan: The J. W. Westcott II",Other
ebi3y4,44,"Today I learned that There are gamers that play Mike Tysons Punch out blindfolded, successfully.",Games
ebcyku,44,"Today I learned that The space between teeth should be smooth and flowing, without any ridges or sharp corners. If dental floss shreds, there must be some sort of edge in this area that is disrupting the floss fibers. Many times, this is the result of a filling placed between two teeth that needs to be smoothed out",Other
ebeods,36,"Today I learned that Gene Roddenberry's wife played Deanna Troi's mother, Lwaxana Troi, in TNG and DS9",Movies_TV
ebizbp,38,Today I learned that there is an aquatic method of disposing of bodies (that isn't cement shoes).,Fashion
ebncek,32,"Today I learned that Most Hong Kong dollar banknotes are issued not by the gov't, but by 3 commercial banks (HSBC, Bank of China, Standard Chartered Bank)",Other
ebk163,38,Today I learned that Christmas wasn't recognized as a national holiday in America until that 1850,Travel_Geo
ebm2bb,34,"Today I learned that when the moon is low in the sky it looks really big. When the moon is high it doesn’t look as big - this strange defect is an illusion created by our brains. In fact, the Moon has the same angular size at all altitudes over the course of the night.",SciTech
ebqgom,32,Today I learned that the state song of Iowa is O Christmas Tree rewritten with lyrics about Iowa.,Art_Event
eb0q90,24714,"Today I learned that Margaret Mitchell's husband said to her ""For God's sake, Peggy, can't you write a book instead of reading thousands of them?"" She went on to write ""Gone with the Wind.""",Literature
eaxyoi,18861,"Today I learned that 95% of the world's food needs are provided by just 30 species of plants. At least 12,650 species names have been compiled as edible.",Food_Drink
eb3s3i,14153,"Today I learned that Charles Dickens once jumped in through the window of his wife-to-be's home dressed in a sailor suit, did a jig whilst playing the hornpipe, jumped back out the window again and re-entered the room as if nothing had happened.",Literature
eb3tft,8194,"Today I learned that In 1898, Nikola Tesla tricked an entire crowd into believing they could control a boat by shouting commands – in fact he invented Radio Control and piloted the boat himself.",SciTech
eaymev,4805,"Today I learned that The Philippines has its own version of apple pie made from coconuts and condensed milk. Buko pie is believed to be invented by Soledad Pahud, she discovered apple pie while working as a maid in the United States, she returned to the Philippines where the lack of apples led to her coconut recipe.",SciTech
eazot4,2999,"Today I learned that the parliament of Iceland, the Althing, is the oldest surviving parliament in the world, having been founded in 930",Other
eb1iso,732,"Today I learned that “White Christmas”, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”, “Winter Wonderland”, “The Christmas Song” and “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” plus the melody for “O Holy Night” were all written or co-written by Jews.",Other
eb6a58,677,Today I learned that that’s rats can laugh. It’s inaudible to humans at 50kHz.,Pets_Animals
eb30xg,675,"Today I learned that the man who tried to kidnap Britain's Princess Anne in 1974 is still locked away in a psychiatric hospital ""At Her Majesty's pleasure"" 45 years later.",Other
eb2zo9,667,Today I learned that Nathan Fielder (creator and star of Comedy Central's 'Nathan For You') is mistakenly listed as female in his U.S. green card.,Movies_TV
eb35wl,591,"Today I learned that ancient swords from 'Damascus' (Syria) dipped in 'Dragon's Blood,' as legend has it, were studied by scientists who further dipped the metal, 'wootz,' in hydrochloric acid to reveal, under an electron-microscope, nano-metre-sized tubes with a microstructure similar to modern carbon nanotubes.",SciTech
eb8wya,543,"Today I learned that 37% of job applications are submitted on Tuesday, more than any other day, because people hate their job most when they have to return to work on Monday",Other
eay7zp,491,"Today I learned that People in Tokyo stand on the left side of the escalator while in Kyoto & Osaka people stand on the right, for a reason that has never been definitively determined",Other
eb6cql,484,Today I learned that reindeer and caribou are the same animal,Pets_Animals
eb6f3x,379,"Today I learned that The First Person to Cycle Around the Globe, Thomas Stevens, did it on a Penny Farthing, Between 1884 and 1886, Packing only Socks, a Spare Shirt, a Revolver, and a Raincoat.",Other
eb4odz,370,"Today I learned that that, in addition to big contemporary star David Schwimmer, the cast of 2001 TV series Band of Brothers also included Tom Hardy, Simon Pegg, Michael Fassbender and James McAvoy playing minor characters before they were famous.",Movies_TV
eay27v,358,"Today I learned that critics who had said that piano recordings by Matsuzawa were some of the worst ever, went on to say that those by Joyce Hatto were some of the best ever, even though they were in fact the very same tapes.",Other
eb9aq9,279,Today I learned that there is a giant shoe statue dedicated to the man that threw one at GWB at a conference in 2008,Other
eb2oyg,205,Today I learned that there is a massive salt mine underneath the city of Detroit,Art_Event
eayfrh,207,Today I learned that gift cards worth $27 billion have gone unredeemed between 2010 and 2018,Other
eb243l,181,"Today I learned that the the largest purely terrestrial animal native to Antarctica is Belgica antarctica, a 2-6 mm long wingless fly. It additionally holds the record for the smallest known insect genome.",Pets_Animals
eb53xj,176,Today I learned that Santa Claus was issued a pilot’s license from the U.S. government in 1927. They also gave him airway maps and promised to keep the runway lights on.,Politics
eb0hyl,167,"Today I learned that “Gas Mask Island”, a volcanic island where all 2400+ residents are required to carry a gas mask at all times due to leaking sulfur dioxide gas. It is located off the coast of Japan.",Travel_Geo
eb82hi,164,Today I learned that Radiotrophic fungi are fungi which appear to perform radiosynthesis. The fungi uses the pigment melanin to convert gamma radiation into chemical energy for growth.,SciTech
eb1oko,160,"Today I learned that during the Spanish Inquisition the property of the vicitms was shared equally between the Inquisition, the crown and the accusers creating a system of denunciations",Other
eb7yr4,161,"Today I learned that baseball great Rogers Hornsby never went to movies or read books, convinced that it would harm a batter's eyesight. He still holds the 2nd-highest career batting average in MLB history at .358",Other
eb484y,136,"Today I learned that mothers and their children often exchange cells through the umbilical cord during pregnancy. Embryonic stem cells can remain in the mother long after birth, becoming specialized cells such as neurons while remaining genetically distinct from the mother’s genome.",SciTech
eaww58,108,Today I learned that Batman had a train in the 50s: The Bat-Train,Movies_TV
eb33mu,99,Today I learned that Balbir Singh who single handedly cleared 160km of long river without any government help.,Travel_Geo
eb9ro3,79,"Today I learned that the generic term ""dumpster"" for a large, mobile trash container was once a trademarked product name -- a combination of ""dump"" and ""Dempster"" thanks to the Dempster Brothers, whose company introduced the ""Dempster Dumpster"" in the 1930's.",Other
eb3adq,67,"Today I learned that cremations were below 10% in 1980 then spiked in 2008, presumably due to financial crisis, and continued to grow and now stands at 53% in US, with California, Oregon, and South Florida all well above 80%",SciTech
eb0amx,65,"Today I learned that there is actually a difference between spades and shovels. Spades are used for cutting and lifting, whereas shovels are used for digging.",Games
eb50im,69,Today I learned that Times Square was originally called Longacre square until that it was renamed in 1904 after The New York Times moved its headquarters to the newly built Times Building.,Other
eaz6bx,66,"Today I learned that At two concerts Elvis Presley performed at the 1956 Mississippi-Alabama Fair and Dairy Show, one hundred National Guardsmen had to be present to prevent a riot.",Art_Event
ebaxaz,57,"Today I learned that Festivus (Seinfeld) was a real holiday tradition started & celebrated by Daniel O'Keefe, author & writer who also worked as an editor for the Reader's Digest. His son Dan O'Keefe was a writer for Seinfeld.",Travel_Geo
eb0a70,58,"Today I learned that Charles IV of Spain's full name was ""Carlos Antonio Pascual Francisco Javier Juan Nepomuceno José Januario Serafín Diego de Borbón y Sajonia""",Other
eba5ms,56,"Today I learned that Rachel Maddow attended Oxford as a Rhodes scholar for a doctorate in political science. A Stanford grad, her professors remember her as a ""brilliant student, one of those that only come around every few years or so""",SciTech
ebab88,57,Today I learned that the US Coast Guard can search any and all vessels in US waters and US flagged ships in international waters without a warrant or probable cause.,Politics
eb0sps,52,Today I learned that Australia under the 'Antarctic Treaty System' has claim to 42% of Antarctica,Politics
eb587h,49,Today I learned that Qantas Airways once powered an interstate flight on cooking oil. This marked Australia’s first commercial flight using sustainably derived biofuel,Food_Drink
eaxoh1,42,"Today I Learned That There Is Often A Specific Order In Which An Orchestra Tunes From Instrument To Instrument, often starting with the oboe",Music
eb3jat,39,"Today I learned that of ""Compressorhead"", a metal-band consisting of several robots with a 350 kg front-singer",Music
eb13it,44,Today I learned that McDonald’s adds beef flavoring to the oils in their French fries,Food_Drink
eax7k7,40,Today I learned that pink peppercorn is related to cashews and pistachios and can cause cross-reactivity in those who are allergic to tree nuts.,Food_Drink
ebbv9h,38,"Today I learned that Costa Rica accounts for 5% of the biodiversity in the WORLD and tis planning to go carbon neutral by 2021, and they are actually really close to achieve it. Click these links to learn some crazy facts about this country.",SciTech
eb7mpx,30,Today I learned that Hannibal Lector was first played by actor Brian Cox in the film Manhunter (1986) which was release five year before Silence of the Lambs (1991).,Movies_TV
eb3gv0,29,"Today I learned that on Saint Lucy's Day (Dec. 13), is celebrated in some countries by having a woman wear a crown made of lit candles while wearing white and red and distributing treats.",Other
eb1nl4,35,"Today I learned that Ted Bundy declined the offer of a special last meal and was instead served a ""standard"" last meal of steak and eggs, which he ended up not eating.",Other
eb4hsi,30,"Today I learned that Ted Nugent only sang one small verse in his hit song ""Stranglehold."" The majority of the vocals are performed by Derek St. Holmes. The song was also cowritten by Rob Grange, who received no credit.",Music
eax2m9,28,"Today I learned that Some sea snails are able to surf! Far from being slow moving animals, some sea snails can catch waves using their foot (pseudopod) to rapidly move along beaches!",SciTech
eb7bta,22,"Today I learned that of a Siamese cat named Chester, who was published as a co-author and another time as the sole author of a physics scientific journal article.",Pets_Animals
eb0opa,26,Today I learned that it is possible for a high-pressure jet of water to cut through steel,SciTech
eb6uxo,24,"Today I learned that while there are theories, the etymology of the word kibosh is unknown.",SciTech
eb6nt8,22,"Today I learned that Russian has 8 public holidays in a row for New Year's/Christmas, from January 1st to 8th",Art_Event
eb560v,18,"Today I learned that Mcdonald's Grimace used to be called ""Evil Grimace"" who had four arms and scared children",Psychology
eb0ndj,12,Today I learned that Jim Carrey is not only a successful comedian-actor but also a prolific artist,Music
eba3ib,13,"Today I learned that The Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, established in 2007, is the first university in Asia to be solely dedicated to the study and research of Outer space. Students created a Sounding Rocket in 2012 and the mission was a total success",SciTech
ealx9a,49012,"Today I learned that fresh snow absorbs sound, lowering ambient noise over a landscape because the trapped air between snowflakes attenuate vibration. That’s why it gets so quiet when it snows",Weather_Time
eaqr61,10768,"Today I learned that forcing left-handed children to write with their right hands is not in any way innocuous or helpful- it is actually harmful to their developing brains and can result in dyslexia, stuttering and other learning or speech disorders.",Psychology
eal9kq,5600,"Today I learned that the reason large cuts of meat like port and brisket ""stall"" (stay at the same temperature, sometimes for hours) while being smoked is because they are ""sweating"" and water evaporation is cooling them as fast as heat is being added.",Weather_Time
eapkc2,4837,"Today I learned that 25 years after its release, Mariah Carey still earns around $3,300,000 a year in royalties alone for her song ""All I Want for Christmas Is You""",Art_Event
ealnna,2588,"Today I learned that Saudi Arabia’s royal family’s net worth of $1.4 trillion, makes the family roughly 16 times as wealthy the British royal family, which has a net worth of $88 billion.",Other
eak503,2039,"Today I learned that The Ancient Romans held mock sea battles known as naumachia for entertainment. In some cases, whole amphitheaters like the coloseum would be flooded and the ship battles would take place within them while spectators would watch from their seats.",Entertainment
eatms1,1476,"Today I learned that of the Machine Identification Code. A series of secret dots that certain printers leave on every piece of paper they print, giving clues to the originator and identification of the device that printed it. It was developed in the 1980s by Canon and Xerox but wasn't discovered until that 2004.",Literature
eaml9s,1332,Today I learned that Dogs can laugh. Scientists in the field of gelotology (study of laughing) have been investigating since 1960 and found dogs can articulate laughter through vocalizations and body language.,Pets_Animals
eam89k,711,"Today I learned that Windows 95 included the music video for Weezer's hit single ""Buddy Holly"" to demonstrate the video capabilities of the operating system.",Music
eam4ld,675,"Today I learned that the Tennessee Aquarium in the United States is home to an electric eel. Named Miguel Wattson, the eel's exhibit is wired to a small computer that sends out a prewritten tweet when it emits electricity at a high enough threshold.",SciTech
ean1o7,675,"Today I learned that animals can't make vitamin D in their skin because their fur or feathers shade it from the sun. In the oils secreted on their fur or feathers are the precursors, and after vitamin D is produced they lick it up when grooming.",Pets_Animals
ealqvm,639,"Today I learned that Montgomery tubercules, the bumps many people have on their areolas that help to lubricate it.",Psychology
eau0sq,507,Today I learned that Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman are separated but no divorced due to how close they still are,Celebrities
easeqn,345,Today I learned that the first SMS text message was sent 27 years ago in December 1992 and simply said “Merry Christmas “,Art_Event
eaj0hn,301,"Today I learned that Werner Herzog claimed he would eat his own shoes if Errol Morris would ever complete the movie ""Gates of Heaven"". When he actually did, Herzog followed his own claim which is documented as the movie ""Werner Herzog Eats His Shoe""",Fashion
eakpd8,269,"Today I learned that Yugoslav people still exist. Most of them were of mixed descent, being unable to identify as part of any specific ethnicity. Thus they chose to identify as “Yugoslavs”, and stuck with it.",Politics
eahuvu,268,Today I learned that the name ‘Tonibler’ which is a male given name to children in Kosovo in honour of Prime Minister Tony Blair for his role in ending the Kosovo conflict.,Politics
eauw4f,270,"Today I learned that Patton's Prayer. During The Battle of the Bulge, clear weather was desperately needed to advance. He asked a chaplain to write him a suitable prayer. The chaplain complied, and the ensuing prayer was handed out to the troops. The weather cleared, and Patton gave the chaplain a Bronze Star.",Weather_Time
earbkj,252,"Today I learned that Jim LeBlanc, the only man to survive a vacuum. He was a spacesuit technician, and entered a simulated vacuum to test a spacesuit, when his pressurization hose malfunctioned. He passed out in fourteen seconds, but survived with only an earache.",Other
eatqn0,202,"Today I learned that in 1972 the US Congress established the Office of Technology Assessment (OTA), to provide policy-makers with a better means of understanding complex science, and the many technology concerns of the day. It was dismantled in 1995 for being biased and unnecessary.",SciTech
eam31f,190,Today I learned that Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the NBA’s all time leading scorer despite hitting only one three point shot in his entire career.,Sports
eau7w8,179,"Today I learned that Weezer's second album ""Pinkerton"" was panned by critics upon its release in 1996. ""Rolling Stone"" readers voted it the third worst album of '96. However, ""Pinkerton"" developed a cult following and increasing praise. By 2002 ""Rolling Stone"" readers voted it the 16th greatest album of all time.",Music
eav76k,171,"Today I learned that the word ""Apple"" didn't always refer to the specific fruit. As late as the 17th century the word was used for all fruits that weren't berries.",Food_Drink
eal65b,142,"Today I learned that Cleopatra had a special lipstick made for her, consisting of a crushed mixture of ants and deep red carmine beetles.",Food_Drink
eamu1a,141,"Today I learned that the leaning Tower of Pisa was still actively moving up until that 2008, following a 10-year $40 million project to stabilize it.",Other
eamt6g,133,"Today I learned that Stanley Kubrick tricked George C. Scott on the set of Dr. Strangelove by exclusively using his rehearsal footage in the final take after promising not to. Scott was furious and vowed never to work with Kubrick again, even after the acclaim his performance received",Movies_TV
eashqb,132,"Today I learned that - when ""Seinfeld"" was originally created, it was developed as a single, 90 minute special to air during an SNL time slot.",Movies_TV
eaw7qr,156,"Today I learned that the dihydrogen monoxide parody, the action of calling water by an unfamiliar chemical name, listing ""side effects"" which are just scientific terms for harmless water-related bodily processes, and calling for it to be banned. This demonstrates the importance of scientific literacy.",SciTech
ealt9s,119,"Today I learned that Charles R. Forbes from 1921-1923 embezzled around 200 million dollars when he was head of the Veterans Bureau. It was said that the government at the time (President Hardings), embezzled altogether 2 billion dollars from the country (about 60 billion now).",Politics
eas2en,120,"Today I learned that of the silver fox domestication experiment, which started in the 1950’s, where scientist wanted to see how wolves were domesticated into dogs. This lead to domesticated silver foxes which act like normal dogs yet look like wild foxes",Pets_Animals
eauxp3,123,"Today I learned that the dust storm that sets off the events in the film ""The Martian"" isn't plausible because the atmosphere on Mars is about 1% as dense as Earth's and the winds in the strongest Martian storms top out at about 60 miles per hour, unlikely to tip or rip apart major mechanical equipment.",Art_Event
eaom26,100,Today I learned that The average house has a whole ecosystem of bugs that may have even evolved to live alongside humans,SciTech
eatwuy,79,"Today I learned that nopales picked from a prickly pear cactus taste better if harvested in the morning. Acid content is lower in the morning, but builds with sunlight, so nopales harvested at the end of the day is more bitter. I guess, the early bird catches the sweeter nopales.",Pets_Animals
eavjdq,80,"Today I learned that Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC were established by the same financier, Lou Pearlman, who, among numerous other schemes, infamously classified himself as the “sixth member of the band” to siphon profits away from the artists.",Music
eao6ne,71,Today I learned that the 1 dollar bill has an average lifespan of just 5.8 years,Other
eatcil,69,Today I learned that Flight attendants do not get paid until that the aircraft leaves the gate,Other
eanyk8,69,Today I learned that the Scottish porridge drawer. It was common practice for the Scots to cook porridge and pour it in a drawer to let cool and eat later,Food_Drink
easx1p,68,Today I learned that Christmas was declared a national holiday in the United States in 1870.,Art_Event
eammxk,58,Today I learned that Cap’n Crunch’s full name is Horatio Magellan Crunch,Other
eaqlnu,49,Today I learned that some think Charles Dickens based Ebenezer Scrooge's views on the poor on those of demographer and political economist Thomas Malthus,Literature
ean0z2,53,"Today I learned that the first and only album by The Moldy Peaches was released on September 11, 2001. It contained a song called “Nyc’s Like a Graveyard”.",Music
eaqc9k,41,Today I learned that mice that had their sense of smell suppressed maintained their weight while those with normal sense of smell gained weight despite eating the same amount over the same time.,Pets_Animals
ealq71,40,Today I learned that Photoshop was developed in 1987 by Thomas & John Knoll for Macintosh & Adobe decided to purchase the license in 1988. The price of Photoshop 1.0 for Macintosh was $895 back in 1990.,Other
eap96p,42,Today I learned that a guy rode 854 miles non-stop from John O'Groat's to Land's End on a motorcycle without putting a foot down,Politics
eajpzd,37,"Today I learned that the Lagrangian Formulation of the Standard Model of particle physics, which condenses all of particle physics into a single "" compact"" formula. It is used to ""determine the state of a changing system and explain the maximum possible energy the system can maintain"".",SciTech
eambwj,39,"Today I learned that the State of Washington has had the most UFO sightings at 78.22 per 100,000 people; whereas Texas has had the least sightings at 17.31 per 100,000 people. The % of Americans that believe we have been visited by alien life increased from 27% in 2016 to 41.4% in 2018, a 14% increase in two years!",Politics
ear3w5,32,"Today I learned that the common side-blotched lizard which has three different male forms that use different strategies to attract mates. The three morphs compete against each other following a pattern of rock, paper, scissors, where one morph has advantages over another but is outcompeted by the third.",Pets_Animals
eatgfc,30,Today I learned that Astronauts don’t experience “zero-gravity” in the Earth’s atmosphere — the feeling of weightlessness is caused by constant free-fall towards the Earth at a rate of <9.8 m/s^2,SciTech
ealg38,30,"Today I learned that ESPN's Max Kellerman, who covers many sports; boxing being his favorite, had a brother, Sam Kellerman who was brutally murdered by James Butler, a Boxer who was their friend. I also learned how the two bothers strong bond shaped Max's whole persona",Literature
eal64a,30,Today I learned that Surreal numbers which is a new number set that has numbers like 1/∞ and ∞+1,Math
eaolnz,26,"Today I learned that octane rating improves nothing when used in a 'regular' vehicle, but when using 'regular' in a 'premium' vehicle, can cause severe damage due to the fact that gas fires sooner than it should, causing 'knock.' Premium withstands higher compression and should always be used in premium engines",SciTech
eamdw8,30,"Today I learned that in the early days, Indian Thali's were only reserved for Royalty. Emperors would feast on the bountiful meal that was offered to them by the villagers and servants. Thali's were known as the “rich mans” food and only the elite and rich would feast",Food_Drink
eam0bi,30,"Today I learned that there are many, many different types of broccoli varietals, such as “Big Boy Broccoli”, “Blue Wonder”, and “Destiny”, among others.",Other
easzsu,26,Today I learned that there are long-haired ferrets called Angora Ferrets. They have only been bred in the last 25-30 years!,Pets_Animals
eaue3m,24,"Today I learned that Paul Mccartney's Lost Bass, a Hofner 500:1 that he played in many of The Beatles iconic albums, went missing or stolen decades ago and its whereabouts are still unknown.",Music
eapyn7,25,"Today I learned that Mariah Carey is so secretive about her age, biographers aren't even sure if she was born in 1969 or 1970. Whenever asked her age, she replies ""eternally 12""",Other
eaq11y,21,Today I learned that there is a small seaside town called Ittoqqortoormiit in Greenland,Travel_Geo
eamygl,24,"Today I learned that During the Egyptian Revolution of 2011, the Egyptian Museum was broken into, and two mummies were destroyed",Art_Event
ea5iwa,13016,"Today I learned that carrots are not standard rabbit food. We think they are because Bugs Bunny ate carrots, but that's because his creator loved the film ""It Happened One Night"", where Clark Gable eats carrots while talking quickly. Also Gable gets called ""Doc"" throughout the film.",Food_Drink
ea8291,8176,Today I learned that Dr. Seuss' widow disliked 'The Cat in the Hat' (2003) so much that she banned Hollywood from making Live Action movies of Seuss characters,Pets_Animals
eacd3f,3626,Today I learned that the International Fixed Calendar. It is comprised of 13 months of 28 days each (364) + 1 extra day that doesn't belong to any week. it is a perennial calendar and every date falls on the same day every year. It was never adopted by any country but the Kodak company used it from 1928-1989.,Weather_Time
ea59m1,520,Today I learned that the famous Macy's red star logo was derived from a tattoo that founder R.H. Macy got on a whaling ship as a teenager.,Other
eaa7tk,449,"Today I learned that 1986 Ted Nugent made a $10 Million dollar bid for ""elevator music"" company Muzak, solely to shut them down.",Music
eadboy,396,"Today I learned that the Harlequin Shrimps monstrous eating habits! This species of shrimp feed exclusively on star fish and will form gangs to subdue the starfish and devour a leg or two. They have also been observed feeding the starfish to keep it alive, therefore growing back its limbs to be eaten again!!",Pets_Animals
ea8fqm,210,Today I learned that the smallest instrument in the world is a Nano Guitar- a miniature guitar the size of a red blood cell. One model could only be played by its stings being targeted with miniature lasers in an atomic force microscope.,SciTech
ea77ck,201,"Today I learned that The tail of a feathered dinosaur has been found perfectly preserved in amber from Myanmar. The one-of-a-kind discovery helps put flesh on the bones of these extinct creatures, opening a new window on the biology of a group that dominated Earth for more than 160 million years.",SciTech
eaejcw,179,"Today I learned that a common practice while electing a new pope was for Cardinals to cast a throw away vote for someone who was not seen as a strong candidate To see how the others were voting, one year the majority of cardinals cast the same throw away vote and in 1335, Jaques Fournier became Pope Benedict XII",Religion
ea751r,136,Today I learned that The density of the Earth was measured with an error of less than 20% in 1776 by measuring the tiny deflection of a pendulum due to the gravitational attraction of a nearby mountain.,Travel_Geo
ea2j76,137,Today I learned that Mr bean only had 15 episodes,Movies_TV
eae54q,133,Today I learned that Las Vegas casinos used MIT yearbooks to identify potential card counters.,SciTech
ea878y,120,"Today I learned that Titanic's sister ship Olympic arrived late at the scene of Titanic's sinking and offered to take on survivors on board RMS Carpathia but was refused, fearing that a virtual mirror-image of Titanic would cause panic amongst the survivors.",Other
eabayh,122,"Today I learned that the 26th Amendment that lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 was proposed by Congress on March 23, 1971, and ratified on July 1, 1971. At 101 days, it was the quickest ratification of an amendment in history.",Other
ea4roh,113,Today I learned that the United States submarine force accounted for more than 50% of Axis ships destroyed during World War Two.,Politics
ea8r43,111,"Today I learned that a Barber Surgeon was one of the most common jobs during the Middle Ages. Surgery was seldom conducted by physicians, but instead by barbers, who, possessing razors and coordination indispensable to their trade, were called upon for numerous tasks ranging from cutting hair to amputating limbs.",SciTech
ea9rub,99,"Today I learned that Stalin - while calling him as ""our Himmler"" - didn't trust his right hand man and chief of secret police, Lavrentiy Beria. In one instance, Stalin learned his daughter Svetlana was alone with Beria at his house, he telephoned her and told her to leave immediately.",Other
ea5lnw,99,"Today I learned that The Xbox Underground, a group of teenage hackers that hacked into Epic Games, stole Gears of War 3 source code and then hacked into Microsoft to steal project Durango (xbox one) and make their own Xbox One.",SciTech
ea7ww1,91,"Today I learned that Bernie Goetz, a man who shot 4 men who were harassing him on a Manhattan subway but was later found not guilty on all of his charges except for one for carrying an unlicensed firearm.",Politics
eafk51,94,"Today I learned that in October 2017, Spam shared a picture of Pumpkin Spice Spam and noted that it was not a real product they were selling. Two years later, Spam announced a legitimate limited edition Pumpkin Spice product for the autumn season. In less than 7 hours on the day of release, the Spam had sold out.",Weather_Time
ea77a1,86,"Today I learned that Square Enix is still reprinting and distributing copies of its PS1 Final Fantasy games, most of which were originally released more than 20 years ago",Movies_TV
ea7mzp,85,"Today I learned that short Grandfather Clocks are called Grandmother Clocks, and even shorter still are Granddaughter Clocks",Psychology
eaeawq,80,"Today I learned that there was a third pandemic involving the Bubonic Plague that started in 1855 in China, and the pandemic didn't officially end until that 1960",Other
eabufl,74,"Today I learned that of the USS Akron, the world's first flying aircraft carrier. A Zepplin carrying four recon planes that could return for recovery, it was launched in 1931. It and its sister ship were lost in a storm two years later.",Politics
ea8jfi,76,"Today I learned that the eyes of goats, deer, horses, and sheep rotate as they bend their head down to eat, keeping the rectangular pupil aligned with the ground.",SciTech
eaf8ss,79,Today I learned that The Titanic was found during a secret US NAVY search for 2 lost nuclear submarines,Politics
ea2zon,71,"Today I learned that the Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev composed an opera, The Giant, when he was only 7 years old - using only the white keys",Other
ea4xtf,66,Today I learned that The original title for Scream was Scary Movie.,Movies_TV
ea6a6x,61,"Today I learned that in Japan in 1978 a graphic designer invented ""square"" watermelons (actually a cube). They were originally supposed to be practical for storage purposes, but because they have to be picked before ripe they are mainly for decoration.",Other
ea84jn,63,"Today I learned that Huckleberries are only found in the wild, commercial cultivation never seems to work.",Other
ea4yqh,62,"Today I learned that belief in the apocalypse is most prevalent in people with lower rates of education, lower household incomes, and those under the age of 35.",Religion
ea4zf4,57,"Today I learned that the UK's Union Jack was created by merging together Scotland's Flag of St. Andrew, Ireland's Cross of St. Patrick, and England's Cross of St. George, symbolically uniting all three countries.",Other
ea4qru,57,Today I learned that There are an estimated 10^78 to 10^80 atoms in the known observable universe. This is between Quadrillion Vigintillion and One-Hundred Thousand Quadrillion Vigintillion Atoms.,SciTech
eadxud,53,"Today I learned that Granny Smith Apples originated in Australia in 1868, named after Maria Ann Smith who propagated the cultivar from a chance seedling.",Other
ea9qfa,50,"Today I learned that in the movie My Left Foot, many scenes had to be shot using mirrors as Daniel Day Lewis could only achieve the necessary dexterity with his right foot",Movies_TV
ea6f1m,48,Today I learned that single-use paper coffee cups with lids aren’t recyclable.,Food_Drink
eadif2,41,"Today I learned that the original Golden Delicious apple tree was found on Anderson Mullins' family farm in Clay County, West Virginia, United States. Mullins sold the tree and propagation rights for $5000 in 1914.",SciTech
eacn6j,34,Today I learned that “Twitter” was a 19th-century word for an abscess on a horse’s foot.,Pets_Animals
eaazlz,31,"Today I learned that newborns can get jaundice, a condition where the skin turns a shade of yellow due to excess bilirubin, a pigment of red blood cells.",Other
eaaln1,28,"Today I learned that the universe's most powerful magnets are created by colliding stars. Stellar mergers can form huge, magnetic stars that evolve into magnetars — which are neutron stars with absurdly strong magnetic fields, reaching 5 quadrillion times (1 quadrillion = 1,000 trillions) the strength of Earth's.",SciTech
ea6rsn,30,"Today I learned that of the 'Manacled Mormon' case, in which a US missionary in England alleged he was abducted and forcibly seduced by former 'Miss Wyoming World' Joyce McKinney. She and her co-accused skipped bail and fled to the US where they received a suspended sentence for passport offences.",Politics
eacauj,28,"Today I learned that Antarctica has the 6th largest lake by volume in the world( Lake Vostok), and it is hidden under its ice sheet.",Travel_Geo
eae0by,27,Today I learned that avalanche prevention and mitigation is accomplished in some places by shelling the mountain with howitzer artillery,Travel_Geo
ea8yzs,28,"Today I learned that Hakuna Matata wasn't a word made up by Disney. It's Swahili for ""no trouble"" or ""no problems""",Entertainment
ea9j3i,28,Today I learned that 32 percent of Sweden's population is from a foreign background.,Politics
eaf6ui,24,"Today I learned that the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW), one of North America’s busiest highways, is not named for Queen Elizabeth II, but rather the late Queen Mother",Other
eacasq,23,Today I learned that Old TVs With Tubes Actually Gave Off X-Ray Radiation,SciTech
ea3wu1,23,"Today I learned that the quote about the Irish attributed to Sigmund Freud which stated that ""This is one race of people for whom psychoanalysis is of no use whatsoever."" Is actually false, and there is no evidence to suggest he ever said it.",Psychology
eabse9,24,Today I learned that there's a group of people that help reindeer populations stay stable by castrating them with teeth (NSFW no blood or anything graphic just a bit weird),Psychology
ea5xmj,24,"Today I learned that Christa McAuliffe had a backup, Barbara Morgan, who went on to become an astronaut and went to space.",Other
eafqdg,20,"Today I learned that Ozzy Osbourne preferred to sing over the guitar riffs, whereas Ronnie James preferred to sing over the chords and in between stuff.",Music
eafjj9,19,"Today I learned that after the British partition of India, Pakistan consisted of West & East Pakistan, geographically separated on either side of India. East Pakistan fought a war with west Pakistan & broke away becoming Bangladesh in 1971.",Politics
ea5sex,21,Today I learned that Cats and Dogs have a average body temperature of 102 degrees.,Pets_Animals
ea3ssp,19,"Today I learned that dual mandate is the practice in which elected officials serve in more than one elected position simultaneously.It is observed in France,Belgium and Finland.",Politics
ea9ttb,20,"Today I learned that In the 2002 Spiderman film, the wrestler Bonesaw's ringside minions were called the Bone-ettes.",Movies_TV
e9v147,6478,"Today I learned that in the Hobbit movies, Smaug is guarding 16,646,250 metric tons of gold, and it would be worth approximately 676 trillion USD.",Other
e9rgj1,4715,Today I learned that some Users of the Antidepressant Clomipramine have an unexpected side effect of spontaneous orgasms after yawning.,Psychology
e9xekl,1340,"Today I learned that while most air traffic communications around the world use the NATO phonetic alphabet (alpha, bravo, charlie, delta, etc), Atlanta doesn't. Taxiways, Gates, and others including a 'D' are referred to as 'Dixie', so as not to cause confusion with Delta Air Lines. Atlanta is Delta's hub.",Politics
e9nne3,730,"Today I learned that In the 1970's, George Lucas wanted to make a Flash Gordon movie but wasn't able to secure the rights to it. So, instead, he put his efforts into his own project called Star Wars.",Movies_TV
e9p4uw,536,"Today I learned that the 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special - which only aired once - included a singing debut from Princess Leia, Chewie's wife Malla and family, Bea Arthur as a singing cantina bartender, and a loose plot with the crew trying to get home for Life Day",Travel_Geo
e9vauy,547,"Today I learned that ancient Roman Philosopher Seneca chose to adopt a vegetarian diet ""to challenge the decadence of his time"". Seneca eventually abandoned vegetarianism, because he did not want to be associated with a particular political faction that had adopted it's practice.",Other
e9xlz2,558,"Today I learned that the McIlhenny Company is one of just a few U.S. companies to have received a royal warrant of appointment that certifies the company as a supplier to Queen Elizabeth II. The warrant held is ""Supplier of Tabasco HM The Queen – Master of the Household – Granted in 2009"".",Other
e9nwh3,405,"Today I learned that At the Suomenlinna Prison in Finland, the only thing keeping the inmates in is a yellow picket fence.",Other
e9t528,398,"Today I learned that the Somali Pirates had their own stock exchange. Local were encouraged to invest in one of 72 'Maritime Companies', giving weapons, money, or even boats. If the crew that got the weapons successfully attacked a ship and made money, the investor would get a portion of the loot.",Other
e9o4c6,347,"Today I learned that when California two-spot octopuses (a specific species) were submerged in an ecstasy solution, they got calmer and more sociable with other octopuses they previously ignored. While this showed they react similarly to humans on MDMA, this was a pilot experiment that needs further research.",Psychology
e9qsz7,312,"Today I learned that Monica Seles who became the youngest-ever French Open singles Champion at the age of 16 years, 6 months in 1991 and a further 7 Grand Slams till 1993 when a fan invaded the pitch and stabbed her, she never really recover from the psychological setback.",Sports
e9y49k,300,"Today I learned that in ""Goodfellas"", Robert DeNiro learned details about the real Jimmy Burke. He found that Jimmy loved ketchup, and how he poured it-because dispensing ketchup out of a glass bottle was a common problem then. The ""spin"" technique is what he used in the film, the way the real Jimmy did.",Literature
e9l9i4,222,"Today I learned that there are 4 animals who use sunlight as energy: the eastern emerald elysia (a sea slug), the mint-sauce worm, the oriental hornet, and the embryos of the spotted salamander.",Pets_Animals
e9wpau,221,"Today I learned that The deepest part of our oceans, the region from below 6000 km to the very bottom of the deepest sea trench, is known as the Hadal zone, named after Hades, the underworld of Greek mythology. More people have been to the moon than have explored the Hadal deep.",SciTech
e9lppe,163,"Today I learned that West Virginia residents prefer hot dogs over hamburgers more so then any state. On a per capita annual basis West Virginians eat the most hot dogs of any state, and the least amount of hamburgers.",Pets_Animals
e9y2vx,192,"Today I learned that ""public school"" in England means essentially the opposite as it does in the US. In the US public schools are the ""common"" schools funded by taxes. In England they are elite boarding schools.",SciTech
e9s3ix,150,"Today I learned that in 1897, baseball pitcher Amos Rusie threw and errant fastball so hard that it struck the batter and put him in a coma. Rusie was the catalyst for officials to move the pitching distance back 10 feet.",Sports
e9pvkx,149,"Today I learned that in 1857, the SS Central America sank in a hurricane with over 14,000 kg of gold on board. This set off a financial panic in the US and help cause the very first worldwide economic crisis, the Panic of 1857.",Weather_Time
e9xa0i,152,"Today I learned that when Max Planck began his studies in Munich in 1874, his physics professor told him to not study physics because it was a mostly fully figured out field of science with little prospect of development and only two unsolved problems.These problems ended up being radioactivity and quantum physics.",SciTech
e9vft0,118,"Today I learned that The snowboard was invented on Christmas day, 1965 in Muskegon, Michigan by a man trying to distract his kids from his pregnant wife. It was originally called The Snurfer",Art_Event
e9pwyi,106,Today I learned that In 2015 the arts added four times more to the U.S. economy than the agricultural sector and $200 billion more than transportation or warehousing.,Other
e9tljp,102,Today I learned that the longest distance anyone has ever swam without pausing is 225km (139.8 miles). It took him little over 50 hours.,Other
e9o06r,100,"Today I learned that each year humanity produces 1,000 times more transistors than grains of rice and wheat combined",SciTech
e9o2m8,96,Today I learned that in 2014 South Dakota released and subsequently pulled a 'Don't Jerk and Drive' safety campaign,Politics
e9tr4p,89,"Today I learned that Saint Nicholas is the patron saint of sailors, merchants, archers, repentant thieves, prostitutes, children, brewers, pawnbrokers, and students.",Religion
e9rb2i,69,"Today I learned that the last battle of WWII ended at the Hutou Fortress in northern China on August 26, 1945, 11 days after Japan surrendered to the Allies. The USSR and Japan fought over the fortress for 17 days.",Politics
e9s1oo,64,"Today I learned that Antartica was discovered on 17th November 1820, that is 39 years after they discovered the planet Uranus on March 13, 1781.",SciTech
e9qggi,63,"Today I learned that the word 'thesaurus' derives from the Greek word 'thésauros', which means a storehouse of precious items, or a treasure.",Literature
e9n5f5,61,"Today I learned that blocking the human air passage with the thumb, then exhaling, activates something called the vagus nerve that's spread throughout the body. This stimulation decreases heart rate and blood pressure, making you feel more relaxed much like when we try to calm our heart rate after exercise.",Psychology
e9ysac,77,Today I learned that the Irish as well as other Celtic languages don’t have words that translate directly as “yes” and “no”. They rely instead on echo responses such as “I am not” to answer questions affirmatively or negatively.,Literature
e9xk4z,65,Today I learned that of the Stolen Valor Act to prosecute people wearing unearned military awards and/or lie about serving on the military for personal gain.,Politics
e9t20k,60,"Today I learned that in the event of a Nuclear War growing seasons would be virtually eliminated for many years and even humans living in shelters equipped with many years worth of food, water, energy, and medical supplies would probably not survive in the hostile post-war environment.",Art_Event
e9x41z,60,"Today I learned that Christopher Walken, Kurt Russell, Nick Nolte, and Tom Selleck were all considered for the role of Han Solo before ultimately casting Harrison Ford",Movies_TV
e9ku50,49,"Today I learned that the US has the top 2 size airforce in the world. 1st is the US Airforce, the 2nd is the US Navy/Marines.",Politics
e9pufj,48,"Today I learned that there is an actual british political party called the ""Official Monster Loony Party"" that included candidates such as ""The Incredible Flying Brick "" , ""Nick The Flying Brick"" , ""Bananaman Owen "" and ""R. U. Seerius "", they even managed to win seats in different councils,and even mayor elections.",Art_Event
e9xe2l,54,Today I learned that asthmatic athletes are over-represented in Winter Olympics and more likely to win medals,Sports
e9u58e,48,Today I learned that On the northbound platform of the Northern Line at Embankment the voice that says 'Mind the Gap' is a completely different voice to anywhere else on the London Underground.,Music
e9sw1p,46,Today I learned that the first Pharaoh of unified Egypt was literally named 'Catfish Chisel' but the meaning of the chisel glyph is uncertain,Other
e9p07w,35,Today I learned that there is a house in which the border of Netherlands and Belgium passes through the front door so it is considered to be in both countries simultaneously,Politics
e9xure,43,"Today I learned that Loneliness is unhealthy. Twice as deadly as obesity, and as deadly as smoking a pack a day.",Other
e9rijj,39,"Today I learned that the US purchase of Alaska in 1867, which amounted to 2cents/acre at the time ($7.2million) is $125,128,216.22 in today's money, or about 35cents/acre",Other
e9qltp,37,"Today I learned that of Donald Nichols, a murderous pederast and top US spy in Korea; his superiors eventually threw him in a mental hospital, drugged him, and forced him to retire",Psychology
e9uto4,31,Today I learned that cats will react the same way to bleach as they do to catnip,Pets_Animals
e9u9hq,26,Today I learned that the mummy-monks at the end of shrines in Breath of The Wild are based on something real,Movies_TV
e9wmgg,26,"Today I learned that in Spanish speaking countries Tuesday the 13th is considered unlucky, and Friday the 17th in Italy",Politics
e9wcpa,21,Today I learned that UPS and FedEx are the two largest airlines in the world (respectively) as measured by number of destinations. Bonus fact: FedEx is number one as measured by scheduled freight ton-kilometers,Travel_Geo
e9z7a7,29,Today I learned that privately owned merchant aircraft carriers were built and used in WW2 to protect convoys of merchant cargo ships.,Politics
e9q5t5,22,"Today I learned that of High Meat. It's basically just rotten meat, but some people eat because they claim it makes them feel high.",Psychology
e9xega,18,"Today I learned that author James Patterson was in advertising at one time, and he co-created the Toys 'R' US jingle",Literature
e9x31e,19,"Today I learned that Coelecanths are more closely related to us than to other fish, excluding the lungfish.",Other
e9yawt,19,Today I learned that the Guinness World Record for volleyball lasted 85 hours and took place in the Netherlands in December 2011.,Other
e9whye,13,Today I learned that the Dodge Viper has more ground clearance then a Honda Odyssey. Where the Odyssey has 4.5 inches of ground clearance the Viper has 5 inches.,SciTech
ea079m,23,Today I learned that Egyptian Prime Minister Mohamed Sherif was better educated than most of his contemporaries and his favorite argument against any reform was to appeal to the Pyramids as an immutable proof of the solidity of Egypt financially and politically,Other
e9b8sq,21068,"Today I learned that white mushrooms, cremini mushrooms, and portobello mushrooms are all the same mushroom but at different stages of growth.",Other
e97cck,12685,"Today I learned that the reason that pubs in England have such weird names goes back to medieval times, when most people were illiterate, but could recognize symbols. This is why they have names like Boot and Castle, or Fox and Hound.",Fashion
e9g6v2,3081,"Today I learned that the success of the 2011 Egyptian Revolution has been attributed in part to soccer hooligans, whose experience in street brawling and resisting police was useful in protecting the mass demonstrations in Tahrir Square from being cleared out by police.",Sports
e99r5q,2118,Today I learned that the Honeycrisp apple was thrown away by the University of Minnesota research team and rescued from a trash pile by one of the researchers.,SciTech
e97iaf,2039,"Today I learned that Bill Nye originally got his break into the Entertainment industry after 4 times of being rejected to join NASA's astronaut training program in the late 70's, and stumbled into a new career path by winning a Steve Martin look-alike contest in 1978 that launched his career into stardom.",Entertainment
e9bt5e,1524,Today I learned that Tsar Nicholas II kissed thousands of soldiers during his reign. It was an Easter tradition for him to personally kiss each one of the thousands of soldiers of his Cossack bodyguard on the cheek. This took two to four days.,Other
e9f0y6,867,"Today I learned that Dan Aykroyd's family have been in the ghost business for generations, his great grandfather actually tried to contact spirits and his father wrote a book called ""The History of Ghosts""",Other
e9dmrv,226,"Today I learned that the political ""Left"" and ""Right"" picked those sides in 1789, when French revolutionaries in the National Assembly decided which side of the room they would sit on. ""So as to avoid the shouts, oaths, and indecencies that enjoyed free rein in the opposing camp."" -Baron de Gauville",Politics
e9bu0b,203,"Today I learned that Luxembourg is the wealthiest nation on Earth per capita, where citizens earn an average of $114K",SciTech
e9dc26,203,"Today I learned that in 1941, Time Magazine planned to select the Disney character Dumbo as its Person of the Year, even designing a formal portrait for him and the title of ""Mammal of the Year"". This was until that the Pearl Harbor attacks happened, forcing them to instead give the award to President Franklin Roosevelt.",Entertainment
e958o4,191,"Today I learned that Pitcairn Island, the least populous national jurisdiction in the world. Its 50 inhabitants are descended mostly from a group of 9 mutineers, who settled on the island in 1790.",Travel_Geo
e99jn5,184,"Today I learned that the thing your body uses to neutralize germs is just hydrogen peroxide made in your white blood cells, and white blood cells navigate to wounds and infections by detecting hydrogen peroxide.",Other
e9fegu,178,"Today I learned that ""Going with your gut"" is a real thing. There is increasing evidence of a ""second brain"" in the guy called the Enteric Nervous System and the relationship between digestion, mood, health, and cognition.",SciTech
e9ax6q,179,"Today I learned that when the artist, Melanie Willhide, got her stolen laptop back, all her files were deleted by the burglar. Data recovery experts were able to recover some of them. The photos were corrupted, but she decided to exhibit the work. The show was titled after the burglar.",SciTech
e9gri0,149,"Today I learned that the cure for leprosy was developed by an Irishman in Trinity College, Dublin in the 1950s",Other
e9atnl,144,Today I learned that the inventor of the bullet-proof vest shot himself in the chest wearing one to prove it worked. It did.,Other
e9c5wx,136,"Today I learned that Wesley Autrey, a man who saved a student’s life after they had a seizure and fell onto the tracks at a station. A train was approaching. Westley leapt onto the tracks and threw himself over the student. All but two cars still passed over them, close enough to leave grease on Westley’s cap.",Movies_TV
e98i7r,122,"Today I learned that the grizzly bear was on the brink of extinction in 1975 with only 140 left in the US and they've only recently recovered and been downgraded to a ""threatened"" species in 2017 with 1,500 in the US and 50,000 worldwide",Other
e95dmz,116,"Today I learned that Juneau, Alaska is the largest US state capital by area at 2,703.87 sq mi (7,003.00 km2) of land. It is larger than the states of Rhode Island or Delaware.",Travel_Geo
e9c58e,114,"Today I learned that in 1979 The action figure company Kenner released an 18” Xenomorph action figure (from the movie Alien). It was recalled shortly afterwards due to complaints from parents about it being “too scary” for children, leading to it living in infamy in the action figure community.",Movies_TV
e9hmhw,115,"Today I learned that December 25 was originally a pagan celebration, Sol Invictus, the “Unconquerable Sun.”",SciTech
e966s7,106,"Today I learned that a Spoor Spider pins its prey to the hot sand, burning it alive before devouring it",Psychology
e9jflj,109,Today I learned that Piaget’s theory of development. He believed infants in the early stages of development lack object permanence (the understanding that people and things still exist even when you can’t see them). Which would explain why peekaboo is so intriguing for them!,Psychology
e9derk,93,"Today I learned that Blood Quantum, the eugenic concept that someone is ""1/4 indigenous"", and how it was invented by the US gov in the 1700's to control Native populations. It is still widely used today, and determines eligibility for federal assistance.",Other
e97ac9,90,Today I learned that toiletpaper has been splinter-free since 1935,Games
e985ko,83,"Today I learned that George Macready was in a car accident in while going to Brown. The resulting facial scar, matched by his diction and high brow, gave Macready the Gothic look of an authoritarian or villain thus defining his acting career.",SciTech
e96ll7,86,"Today I learned that from 1850 to 1970 the Royal Navy gave a ""Rum Ration"" of one-eighth of a pint of rum to every sailor at midday. Sailors had the option of receiving an extra three pence a day instead, although most preferred the rum.",Other
e9acia,79,"Today I learned that The Ween album, The Mollusk, was a direct influence on the influential animated television series Spongebob SquarePants. Stephen Hillenburg, the show's creator, contacted the band shortly after the album's release, also requesting a song from them which later became ""Loop de Loop"".",Movies_TV
e9f42w,78,"Today I learned that there are minimum and maximum height requirements for serving in the US Armed Forces. A man must be between five-foot-zero and six-foot-eight, and a woman must be between four-foot-ten and six-foot-eight.",Other
e9bzh5,69,Today I learned that 1 gram of dna can store 215 Petabytes,SciTech
e9h157,61,"Today I learned that record for holding their breath the longest is held by Aleix Segura Vendrell, who held his breath for 24 minutes and 3.45 seconds in February 2016.",Art_Event
e96sbn,60,Today I learned that a teenager in the US is hurt on the job every nine minutes and the most dangerous US teen job is tobacco harvester.,Other
e9dsl5,62,"Today I learned that the memorial for Michael Faraday, famous electrical experimenter and scientist, is itself basically a giant Faraday Cage.",Other
e96j8d,58,"Today I learned that venezuela has a ""Ministry of Supreme Happiness""",Politics
e98pqq,59,Today I learned that badgers and coyotes will sometimes team up to hunt together. Coyotes have a keener sense of smell and movement while Badgers are more efficient diggers.,Sports
e98aw8,59,Today I learned that for every 200 people in Vienna there's one spy,Other
e9bbw1,51,"Today I learned that Barbara Corcoran was a waitress prior to founding her real estate company with her boyfriend with $1000 in 1973. 7 years later, her boyfriend dumped her & married her secretary. In 2001, she sold her own real estate company for $66 million.",Other
e9dmza,52,"Today I learned that the Belgica Antarctica. The largest native land animal on Antarctica. It's a 6mm long flightless midge, that besides its discoverer has no link to Belgium at all.",Pets_Animals
e9hq22,51,Today I learned that The Dutch Tulip Mania Of The 1600s.. The First Speculative Bubble Where Some Tulip Bulbs Became Worth 10x An Annual Craftsmens Salary And Had Multiple Investors,Other
e9ju6q,46,"Today I learned that English has no future tense. Every time we talk about the future, we talk about it in the present tense, like “I am going to the airport” or “I will start school next week.” Even “will” expresses intention in the present and not the future.",SciTech
e9ccd0,44,"Today I learned that Galileo's Middle Finger is on display in a museum in Florence, Italy",Art_Event
e9bkfs,42,"Today I learned that there exist jellyfish relatives that parasitize fish eggs and grow ""inside out"", with guts on the outside and skin on the inside. They evert themselves into a more normal arrangement shortly before exiting the eggs.",Pets_Animals
e99x9y,43,Today I learned that Kennedy never referred to himself as a jelly donut. It's an urban legend.,Politics
e9guta,34,Today I learned that the last full moon of the decade is on 12/12 at 12:12 AM ET,SciTech
e9eepf,33,"Today I learned that on September 24, 1978, Boba Fett made his first public debut. He marched in the San Anselmo Country Fair parade.",Art_Event
e9e026,35,"Today I learned that Red bull was first introduced in Thailand in 1976 with the name Krating Daeng, only to later be westernized (Carbonated and more like a soda) in 1987 by an Austrian called Dietrich Mateschitz. The original can still be found in Southern Asia",Other
e9akb5,31,Today I learned that The north Pole is substantially warmer then the South Pole. This is because the northern pole is located at sea level in the Artic Ocean and that water body holds heat better then the southern continental landmass,Weather_Time
e995yt,30,"Today I learned that each winter in the US at least 1 SEPTILLION ice crystals fall from the sky. That’s 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 or 24 zeros!",SciTech
e9hen1,29,"Today I learned that Franz Joseph Gall, founder of phrenology—the idea that the shape and size of the skull can indicate mental abilities and character traits—devised the pseudoscientific theory as a child, when he noticed a classmate's odd-shaped skull and advanced language abilities.",Psychology
e9drs3,29,"Today I learned that Original Christmas Ornaments were Apples, Candy Canes, and Pastries in the shape of stars, angels, and more.",Art_Event
e9a52l,30,Today I learned that the Soviets invented the movie montage,Movies_TV
e96mmn,28,"Today I learned that the Challenger Deep in the Marina Trench, the deepest known part of the Earth's oceans) that is 10,994 meters (36,070 feet) below sea level.",SciTech
e9iuxh,28,"Today I learned that on September 11, 1994, a man named Frank Corder stole a single engine plane and crashed it on the White House lawn. It was also rumored the plane was shot down by surface-to-air missiles fired from the WH.",Other
e9fgi4,26,"Today I learned that the word ""Fascism"" is derived from the Italian word for ""bundle of sticks""",SciTech
e97kgc,24,Today I learned that of the Buddah of Bamyan (Afghanistan) Destroyed by the Taliban in 2001,Religion
e97djj,24,"Today I learned that blood falls, where a subglacial brine flows from glaciers causing it to look as though the ice is spewing blood.",SciTech
e9eriq,26,"Today I learned that 3 Former members of the vocal group ‘The Coasters’ were brutally murdered on three unrelated occasions. One member being shot, one stabbed by two “junkies” and another being dismembered.",Music
e9cjbb,22,"Today I learned that Prince Edward, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, & the Duchess of York all took part as team captains in slapstick TV gameshow The Grand Knockout Tournament, which featured ridiculous and somewhat humiliating games, like dressing up as giant vegetables and throwing fake hams at each other.",Movies_TV
e984mv,20,Today I learned that Ice cleats date back to the Vikings!,Sports
e9er3y,17,"Today I learned that of the four founding fathers of the internet, only one is alive today: Leonard Kleinrock",Other
e8s36a,53021,"Today I learned that the State of Washington once forced Comcast to refund nearly 50,000 customers for charging them a $5/month ""service protection plan"" that actually did nothing.",Politics
e8xoei,40489,Today I learned that Bobby Fischer who is considered to be the greatest chess player of all time spent the last 16 years of his life in exile after the United States put a warrant out for his arrest for violating sanctions by participating in a chess tournament held in Yugoslavia which was under a trade embargo.,Other
e8v2dy,14404,Today I learned that Disney was planning to buy Twitter but then decided to cancel the deal because of the “nastiness” on the social media platform.,Entertainment
e8zchc,12768,Today I learned that bathing was common in the Middle Ages and people understood the importance of being clean.,Other
e8umsn,2967,"Today I learned that ""fox tossing"" was a favorite pastime of 18th century aristocrats. A couple would stand apart, with a length of cloth between them, and wait for a fox to be herded between them. At the right moment, they would pull the cloth tight, hurling the fox skyward. Whoever sent the fox highest, won.",Other
e8rzcr,2771,Today I learned that if graffiti covers the identification numbers on a railcar the company has to repaint it. Artists have since stopped painting over them as a way to preserve their art longer.,Art_Event
e8sbwe,2650,"Today I learned that Despite being a popular fad, Gluten-Free diet is not healthier for people who do not have gluten intolerance or allergy “For the general population, the presence or absence of gluten alone is not related to diet quality. What’s important are the overall food choices made within a diet”",Food_Drink
e8sf83,1943,Today I learned that Thomas Jefferson had a copy of a 1734 edition Qu'ran in his private library. Historians believe he bought the book while studying law to better understand Islam’s influence on some of the world’s legal systems.,Religion
e90nsj,1554,"Today I learned that of George Martonaro, a man who was sentenced to life without parole on non-violent charges. In his 32 years in the prison system, he learned dozens of subjects, taught numerous courses such as creative writing to over 8000 inmates, and authored more than 30 books.",Literature
e917rw,1230,Today I learned that only 9% of all plastic waste ever produced has been recycled.,SciTech
e8pfib,1027,"Today I learned that The Phoenix Zoo and the Fauna and Flora Preservation Society of London (now Fauna and Flora International), with financial help from the World Wildlife Fund, are credited with saving the Arabian oryx from extinction.Starting with 9 animals and now estimated more than 8,000 Arabian oryx's.",Pets_Animals
e8pucy,546,"Today I learned that Studio Ghibli movie ""My Neighbor Totoro"" has generated $1.5 billion in revenue, $1.1 billion of which was from merchandising alone.",Movies_TV
e90fxq,569,"Today I learned that The song ""Rooster"" by Alice In Chains (probably their most famous song) wasn't written by lead singer Layne Staley, but by Jerry Cantrell, the bands guitarist. The title refers to his Father's childhood nickname and the song details his Father's traumatic time in the Vietnam War",Music
e8rauf,435,Today I learned that Brenda Lee was only 13 years old when she recorded Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.,Art_Event
e91lot,368,"Today I learned that in an experiment done on mice with Alzheimer's, exposing them to lights flickering at 40hz for an hour, reduced the beta-amyloid plaques in their brains by 50%.",SciTech
e8tp44,335,"Today I learned that Stan Lee, Dr. Seuss, Frank Capra and William Saroyan all served as “playwright” in World War 2, a title only given to 9 serviceman.",Literature
e8u4uh,228,Today I learned that Cool Runnings was originally intended as a serious and heavy sports movie involving life in the Kingston slums. Its first title was Blue Maaga.,Movies_TV
e8w0t0,220,Today I learned that a toothpaste company that spent hundreds of thousands of dollars to fix a manufacturing problem... Months later they learned a line worker found a more efficient solution and fixed the problem with a cheap fan.,Other
e8z1xj,181,Today I learned that The human brain is responsible for roughly 20% of our total calories burned each day,SciTech
e8tkzn,176,Today I learned that an opera singer received an 80-minute standing ovation and a 101 curtain calls after a performance of Otello. The same opera singer was also seen by a billion people who watched him in a telecast of Tosca.,Music
e90l64,184,"Today I learned that in 1941, before the US entered WW2, many Americans mailed tea to Buckingham Palace as a show of support to England. The Queen sent them all thank you notes.",Other
e8xg3d,136,Today I learned that Paul Simonon of The Clash spent 2 weeks in a Greenland prison for protesting on an oil rig in 2011. During the trip to the rig a jam session broke out and one of the activists said he was not bad and should consider pursuing music.,Music
e8seqb,112,"Today I learned that Dave Grohl wrote and recorded the first Foo Fighters album himself, apart from a guest guitar spot by Greg Dulli.",Music
e8rhab,112,Today I learned that placebos are so effective that placebo placebos work. People reported lesser pain by just owning a cream without even using it.,Other
e92ehz,111,Today I learned that Andy Serkis ( most famous for voicing Gollum in “Lord of the Rings”) voices 26 characters in 21 movies including Supreme Leader Snoke in “Star Wars” and Caesar from “War for the Planet of the Apes”,Movies_TV
e8zlwc,101,"Today I learned that the theme from ""The Good, the Bad and the Ugly"" was the 8th best selling single of 1968, topping Simon & Garfunkle's ""Mrs. Robinson"", the Rolling Stones ""Jumping Jack Flash"" and the Beatles ""Revolution"".",Music
e8xohg,102,Today I learned that the longest surgery on record occurred in 2001 and lasted more than four straight days - 103 hours to be exact,Other
e8u1v2,90,Today I learned that Americans used to have to get a blood test before being able to get married,SciTech
e8vtns,87,Today I learned that the Los Angeles Freeway System was never finished. There was supposed to be a freeway going through Beverly Hills which is where the worst traffic congestion is now in LA,Travel_Geo
e92108,84,"Today I learned that the first recorded use of the sonar was by Leonardo da Vinci in 1490, who used a tube inserted into the water to detect vessels with his ear.",Other
e8r0fg,78,Today I learned that Abraj Al Bait (Saudi Arabia) cost $16.37 billion to construct (inflation adjusted) - making it the most expensive building in the world to build. The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (France) is expected to cost $25 billion and is due to be built by 2070.,Other
e8tv3e,75,"Today I learned that Only 10% of Americans Love Cooking. Although many people don’t realize it yet, grocery shopping and cooking are in a long-term decline. They are shifting from a mass category, based on a daily activity, to a niche activity that a few people do only some of the time.",Food_Drink
e8thmd,73,Today I learned that Purchase trends of men's underwear can detect economic slowdown or recovery from an economic slump,Other
e8w2gs,72,Today I learned that the State of Wyoming accepts used prescriptions as donations... including mailed-in out-of-state donations that are then distributed to folks needing them!,Politics
e8s4ma,69,Today I learned that the only well documented instance of an orca biting a human in the wild happened at Point Sur. Surfer Hans Kretschmer suffered a bite that required over 100 stitches. Point Surf is a perfect left break that is fairly inaccessible for surfers.,Literature
e8ya0s,63,Today I learned that animals do not associate mating with childbirth because they don't have brainpower to think abstractly,Pets_Animals
e8tcr2,57,"Today I learned that during the transition from silent to sound films, some movie studios shot foreign language versions of films that used the same sets, props, and plot as their English counterparts, but were shot with a different cast performing a translated script.",Movies_TV
e8v62z,59,"Today I learned that followers of Papua New Guinea's Pomio Kivung believe that the apocalypse will come when ""Western scientists and industrialists"" come and transform their island into an urban paradise.",Travel_Geo
e8psa9,58,"Today I learned that author James Clavell, best known for the novel ""Shogun"", was also a screenwriter (""The Fly"" and ""The Great Escape""), and a director (""To Sir with Love"").",Movies_TV
e8vama,61,"Today I learned that back in 1995 Cadbury won a high court battle for exclusive use of its signature Pantone 2685C purple, as used in Dairy Milk packaging",Food_Drink
e8xq0d,58,"Today I learned that the hardest ever recorded punch was done by Francis Ngannou in 2017 and was measured at 51064 foot/pounds (7059 kg/meter), which is the equivalent of 92.84 horse power.",Pets_Animals
e8zn93,47,Today I learned that Biweekly could mean both once in two weeks or twice in one week.,Math
e8u0a2,44,Today I learned that Camels originated in North America and roamed the Arctic.,Other
e93m0l,44,"Today I learned that Queen Elizabeth II and Marilyn Monroe met in 1956, when both were 30, at the premiere of ""The Battle of the River Plate"". The Queen celebrated her 90th birthday on April 21, 2016, while Marilyn Monroe would have turned 90 on June 1",Travel_Geo
e94mjk,51,"Today I learned that the United States' first department store was created in Utah, and lasted around 130 years before being sold to the Macy's Corporation",Other
e8sze4,47,Today I learned that Alabama was the first state to declare Christmas a legal holiday (1836).,Travel_Geo
e8rewb,40,"Today I learned that A Christmas Carol was so popular upon release that by the end of 1844, 13 editions had been released.",Art_Event
e8w2ju,37,Today I learned that The fastest spermcell does not get to fertilize the egg,SciTech
e91oh2,33,"Today I learned that When playing all seven tiles in Scrabble, it is called a bingo in the United States, bonus in the United Kingdom and scrabble in French",Games
e8q0fd,35,Today I learned that the first bread slicing machine was invented in 1928 by Otto Frederick Rohwedder from Iowa,Other
e8rtfk,33,"Today I learned that jazz legend, Dexter Gordon, is the godfather of Metallica's Lars Ulrich",Movies_TV
e8ufmh,31,Today I learned that Toy Story 2's blooper reel was added in a month after the movie was first released,Movies_TV
e8z7kv,30,"Today I learned that Detroit’s original badass Chief Pontiac aka Obwandiyag , He was a Odawa warchief who managed to capture all but 2 British forts on the frontier in the conflict named after him ( Pontiac’s War ) .",Other
e8zc2p,30,"Today I learned that Decimal Separators like , and . are used differently by region",Math
e8wpv8,27,Today I learned that Engels left Marx's two surviving daughters a portion of his considerable estate (valued in 2011 at US$4.8 million),Other
e932ox,26,"Today I learned that Ugandan president Idi Amin promoted an image of a benevolent ruler who at heart was just a family man and a father to around 50 children. His daughter remembered him, """"He was such a lovely man, so good, so loving, he never beats any children""",Politics
e8x5ku,26,Today I learned that a species of worm was named after Yoda due to the resemblance of Yoda’s ears: Yoda Purpurata,Movies_TV
e8wt64,23,"Today I learned that a 36 V, 15 Ah battery has approximately the same Joules of energy as a stick of dynamite.",SciTech
e8t090,19,Today I learned that there exists a massive online collaborative project to predict the future of technology,SciTech
e8ruoy,22,"Today I learned that East Germany won 153 gold medals in five Summer Olympics. Since re-unification, Germany has won 123 gold medals in seven Summer Olympics. East Germany won 109 gold medals in athletics, swimming and rowing.",Sports
e81x3k,65635,Today I learned that rapper Tech N9ne picks up bras that women throw on stage when he performs and donated them to domestic violent shelters.,Music
e7xrte,56222,"Today I learned that an Iraqi man slept through the invasion of his town after it was attacked by militants. He was the only person left behind the when the town was evacuated. He woke up, watched a movie and fiddled with his A/C, only noticing the takeover that evening. The militants left him alone.",Movies_TV
e7we9f,9655,Today I learned that the urban legend of Atari burying hundreds of thousands of ET cartridges in a New Mexico landfill actually happened. An excavation found them in 2014.,Other
e80xrh,7089,Today I learned that Dolly Parton's family was so poor that the doctor who brought her into the world was paid with a sack of cornmeal,SciTech
e7u6a0,6294,"Today I learned that in Spearfish, South Dakota on January 22, 1943 at 7:30 am, it was -4 °F, then two minutes later, the temperature rose up to 45 °F. This is the fastest temperature change ever.",Weather_Time
e7vhf2,1677,"Today I learned that even though they shared the role of Michelle Tanner on ""Full House"" for almost eight years, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen aren't identical twins. They're fraternal twins.",Celebrities
e84gar,945,"Today I learned that the most expensive hot dog at an MLB stadium is $7 at Nationals Park in Washington DC, while the cheapest hot dog is $1.50 at Oriole Park in Baltimore, less than an hour away.",Politics
e7x40w,702,"Today I learned that if you try to steal the hood ornament from a Rolls Royce made after 2004, it will instantly retreat into the chassis of the car until that the owner rights it. These hood ornaments, called ""The Spirit of Ecstasy"", cost roughly US $4000 to replace.",SciTech
e7z50t,685,"Today I learned that Lego didn't invent interlocking bricks, they just copied them from a toy that wasn't patented in Denmark",Other
e7v9nk,644,"Today I learned that a magnetar star on the other side of the galaxy experienced a ""star quake"". In a tenth of a second, a flare was released during the quake with more power than what our sun can produce in 150,000 years.",SciTech
e7ylb4,380,"Today I learned that there's a mock religion called Discordianism. Its main deity is Eris (goddess of discord, of course) and it even has a calendar. A Discordian believes there is no distinction between disorder and chaos.",Religion
e7u0os,329,Today I learned that in 1937 a football match was interrupted due to fog. But the goalkeeper stood there for 20 minutes without knowing it.,Sports
e826wx,318,Today I learned that Wisconsin has 10 of the top 20 Drunkest Cities in America.,SciTech
e7vygw,217,"Today I learned that that, according to tradition, Cobblers were only allowed to repair shoes. Cordwainers were the ones that made new shoes.",Fashion
e80ekk,176,"Today I learned that Paul Newman was no.19 on U.S President Richard Nixon's Enemies List, because he opposed America's involvement in the Vietnam War",Politics
e7xm2q,176,"Today I learned that of the Bullingdon Club at Oxford. With past members including future Mayors, Minsters, Maharajas, and Monarchs, the club is known for booking restaurants under assumed names, trashing/vandalising them, and simply paying for the damages in cash.",SciTech
e7w80s,176,"Today I learned that even though carrots do improve your eyesight, the association between the two is based on a myth. During WWII, British Royal Air Force pilots first began using radar. In an effort to keep this new technology a secret, the visual accuracy of the pilots was attributed to carrots.",SciTech
e7w34g,175,"Today I learned that Thanks for Hollywood's convoluted accounting process, the 2007 film ""Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix"" lost $167 million despite grossing $938.2 million.",Movies_TV
e7vrda,137,"Today i learned the “siesta,” or early afternoon nap, is a widely-known tradition. A siesta is a nap following a midday meal. It can vary in duration. Some people will indulge in only a brief 10-20-minute siesta, while others go all out and enjoy a two-hour snooze.",Religion
e85l04,133,"Today I learned that Since 1979, Jadav Payeng aka The Forest Man of India has been planting trees every day on the island of Majuli and Jorhat. In that time, he has built a forest reserve covering 1,360 acres and now that place has its own ecosystem.",Travel_Geo
e7tuuj,126,"Today I learned that the Royal Navy had ships with names such as HMS Cockchafer, Happy Entrance, and HMS Spanker",Politics
e7z0l6,123,"Today I learned that Simon bolivar during his campaigns rode on horseback 123,000 kilometers, which is 10 times more than Hannibal, three times more than Napoleon, and twice as much as Alexander the Great.",Other
e7vv87,95,"Today I learned that touching a Venus flytrap will not make it self digest. Stimulation makes it close slightly, but then it needs another within 20 seconds to close completely, then more stimulations need to occur so it knows the prey is big enough and worth it to spend the energy digesting.",Psychology
e83w5k,85,Today I learned that of the unwritten rule of baseball in which if a fan catches a ball in thier beer they are encouraged to drink the entire cup with the ball still in it.,Sports
e83w6z,80,"Today I learned that President Lyndon Johnson taught high school and coached debate. He bonded with students socially and would go into their homes, be with their family and would also take them into his home, particularly the leading debaters",Politics
e80c7j,78,"Today I learned that of the Korolev Crater on Mars, an impact crater containing an estimated 2,200 cubic kilometers of water as ice",SciTech
e82pia,71,"Today I learned that the earliest literary author known by name is Enheduanna, a Sumerian princess, priestess and public figure dating back to the 23rd century BCE.",Literature
e7rtfp,63,"Today I learned that ⌘, the command key on a Mac, is commonly used as a 'place of interest' sign in Nordic countries",Politics
e7u7ik,65,"Today I learned that the ""Remote Glow Discharge Experiment"" of the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, which you can control and observe live over the internet",SciTech
e7zxp7,64,Today I learned that India has enough Thorium reserve that it could produce power for 60000 years.,Politics
e7sqnm,59,"Today I learned that before Samuel Eto'o retired he took a group of young Cameroonians and integrated them into the Barcelona FC Youth Academy, one of which was Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana",Sports
e80vvc,61,Today I learned that a day on Venus (243 earth days) is longer than a year on Venus (224.65 earth days).,SciTech
e7zqzp,57,"Today I learned that To the Ancient Maya, being Cross-eyed was a highly desired physical trait.",Other
e84s5v,50,Today I learned that whales have earwax and it is a font of historical information,Other
e7wdfx,47,"Today I learned that dating on birth control can change the men women are attracted to from their normative state and can effect health of children, long term attraction",Other
e86baf,47,"Today I learned that In 2019, the world’s first human-monkey hybrid was created in China. Scientists injected human stem cells into the monkey embryo to create the animal-human hybrid. The experiment was stopped before the birth.",Pets_Animals
e837h7,43,Today I learned that Sugar used to come in loaves and was broken off with Sugar nips,Food_Drink
e82k40,44,Today I learned that Frank Lloyd Wright built a “love cottage” for his mistress and her children where one of his employees committed a massacre.,Other
e7ww61,38,Today I learned that groundskeeping is the 10th most dangerous job.,Other
e7uc4w,40,"Today I learned that Steve McQueen was Steven Spielberg's first choice for the lead role in Close Encounters of the Third Kind. McQueen was impressed by the script, but turned it down because he couldn't cry on cue",Movies_TV
e80nbk,42,"Today I learned that Hospital superbugs are evolving to survive hand sanitizers. Bacteria gathered from two hospitals in Australia between 1997 and 2015 appeared to gradually get better at surviving the alcohol used in hand sanitizers, researchers found.",Other
e83oh2,33,Today I learned that Mr Rogers was an ordained Presbyterian minister,Religion
e867fo,33,"Today I learned that Everest hasn't stopped growing, Everest is 50 to 60 million years old and is formed by the upward force generated when the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates collided, pushing up the rocks that formed the highest mountain on Earth. That force is still at work today",SciTech
e85hro,34,Today I learned that of the confederate naval raider CSS Shenendoah who not only fired the last shot of the war but also sank close to 40 US ships (mostly whalers) worth more than 20 million in 2018 dollars - AFTER Lee had surrendered to Grant effectively ending the Civil War,Politics
e80pkz,31,Today I learned that of MI9; Setup by the British Government during WWII that would disguise and send escape equipment to British POWs in the form of charitable aid. They would also assist resistance fighters in Europe through aid organisations.,Other
e833cj,31,"Today I learned that Caroll Spinney (the puppeteer who portrayed Big Bird) was something of an artist, and did paintings of Big Bird and other Sesame Street characters, including one called ""In My Dreams I Can Fly"" showing the normally flightless Big Bird soaring through the sky.",Pets_Animals
e7s7bs,33,"Today I learned that Salt Lake City holds the title for the highest JELL-O consumption per capita, in the world and is Utah's Official State Snack.",Politics
e7ruwn,30,"Today I learned that In terms of being spoken, Hindi is the dominant language in India. Bengali follows it. However, Bengali has the most number of native speakers (approximately 193 million). It is higher compared to the 160 million native speakers of Hindi.",Other
e85gng,28,"Today I learned that in 1976 an album of music for plants called: Plantasia - Warm Earth Music for Plants, an ethereal mix of synth sounds, was released for sale only at Mother Earth plant store, and was also given free when you bought a mattress from Sears.",Music
e8376j,29,Today I learned that Thomas Jefferson helped make mac and cheese popular in the U. S.,Other
e85f5b,27,"Today I learned that artificial banana flavoring is NOT based on the Gros Michel variety of banana, but is primarily derived from isoamyl acetate, the ""banana ester"".",Food_Drink
e7slqt,26,Today I learned that there was a Norwegian general called Odd Bull. He was an officer in the Royal Norwegian Air Force and eventually rose to the position of Chief of Air Staff. He is best known for his role as Chief of Staff of the UN Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO) between 1963 and 1970.,Politics
e7w1pf,21,Today I learned that they're called soft drinks because we're constrasting them to hard (alcoholic) drinks,Food_Drink
e7v0vn,25,Today I learned that Every Print or Xerox that you take can be traced back to you.,Other
e862ov,23,"Today I learned that The Dodo Bird's ancestors were normal sized pigeons, and was subject to Island gigantism which is a biological phenomenon in which the size of an animal isolated on an island, increases dramatically, compared to its mainland relatives. Thus it grew larger than normal pigeons.",Travel_Geo
e85d7f,23,Today I learned that it isn't harmful to the eyes if children sit close to the TV. However it may cause eyestrain for adults if they do it.,Movies_TV
e84oin,23,Today I learned that Some elevators have 'earthquake' or 'seismic' buttons when pressed these will direct the elevator to go to the nearest floor and open the doors.,SciTech
e7g42l,51071,"Today I learned that 4 sailors survived at sea off the coast of New Zealand for 118 days after their trimaran, the Rose-Noelle, was upturned by a rogue wave. They cut holes in the hull, collected rainwater, and eventually caught and cooked fish. They were in such good shape upon return many doubted their story.",Literature
e7ll9q,34119,"Today I learned that of Aleksander Doba, a Polish kayaker known primarily for his long voyages across oceans. He kayaked across the Atlantic Ocean under his own power on three separate occasions. He completed his last crossing at the age of 70. His passages remain the longest open-water kayak voyages ever made",Other
e7h50l,23184,Today I learned that beloved WWII correspondent Ernie Pyle was responsible for military troops receiving higher pay when in combat. Pyle felt that ground troops were at equal risk as airmen and that 'flight pay' should extend to 'fight pay'. It became the Ernie Pyle bill.,Politics
e7fgu0,10841,"Today I learned that dragonflies are among nature's most efficient predators, capturing 95% of their intended prey. By comparison, sharks and lions capture only 50% and 25%, respectively, of the prey animals they pursue.",Pets_Animals
e7cetf,5928,"Today I learned that Dr. Seuss was childless, but invented a whole clan of fictional offspring with bizarre talents that he could bring up whenever friends annoyed him by boasting about their own kids' accomplishments. He even got a group of neighborhood kids into posing as them for a fake Christmas card photo",Art_Event
e7er90,5116,"Today I learned that Jon Bon Jovi's first professional recording was singing backup vocals on the 1980 Star Wars tie-in Christmas album ""Christmas In The Stars."" The only reason he got the gig was because his cousin Tony managed the studio where the album was recorded and had hired him as a janitor.",Music
e7dnm6,4701,"Today I learned that At the Apollo 15 mission, David Scott performed a live demonstration where he held out a hammer and a feather and dropped them at the same time. Because they were essentially in a vacuum, there was no air resistance and the feather fell at the same rate as the hammer, as Galileo had concluded",Other
e7g5t5,3516,"Today I learned that J.R.R Tolkien's first identifiable Middle-Earth character was a Half-Elven Mariner named ""Eärendil"", who came from his poem ""The Last Voyage of Eärendil"" written in 1914.",SciTech
e7mf91,1871,Today I learned that Way back in 1994 a camera was trained upon a lonely fishtank within the as yet unknown company Netscape. It transmitted live images of the fishtank to the emerging new landscape known as the World Wide Web. It was the second live camera on the web and is the oldest camera site still in existence,SciTech
e7hlzo,706,"Today I learned that Miss September 2017 Jessica Wall was shocked to learn that she was the last Playmate picked by Hugh Hefner before his passing. Hefner picked the Playmates for the magazine since the first issue in 1953, which featured Marilyn Monroe on the cover",Literature
e7eax2,424,"Today I learned that how you can tell if two screenwriters wrote the screenplay together or rather rewrote each others. If it says ""x&y"" it means they wrote it together. However if it's ""x and y"" it means that they rewrote each others material.",Movies_TV
e7ei80,423,Today I learned that Dolphins are born with mustaches (hair around upper lip). Mustach helps newborn dolphins locate and feel their mother for the first few days of nursing and falls off after a week or so because of a natural depilatory process.,Other
e7hp4z,339,Today I learned that Crocodiles can survive without eating food for more then 3 years due to their effecient energy storage system,Food_Drink
e7l0xr,332,Today I learned that Nigeria drinks more Guinness than Ireland!!!,Politics
e7n8g2,333,"Today I learned that in 2009, France's strict new anti-internet piracy agency got into trouble when it was discovered that its logo violated copyright, by using an unlicensed font.",Politics
e7l9im,276,"Today I learned that flamingos can drink near-boiling water from geysers - they live in a high-salt environment, and this is often the freshest source of water available",Food_Drink
e7dfnz,258,"Today I learned that For years after movie The Taking Of Pelham 123 was released in 1974, New York City Transit Authority would not schedule any train to leave Pelham Bay Park station at 1:23. To this day subway dispatchers have avoided scheduling a Pelham train at 1:23 p.m. or a.m.",Movies_TV
e7hwbm,254,"Today I learned that Irish was the majority language spoken throughout Ireland until that the late 1700s, however today only circa 75,000 people speak Irish on a daily basis. Irish is classified as ‘definitely endangered’ by UNESCO, yet today there are vibrant Irish medium television, and radio stations",Religion
e7qiyw,244,Today I learned that the coldest temperature recorded was -144°F in Vostok Antartica. Humans can’t inhale air that cold for more than a few breaths—it would cause your lungs to hemorrhage. Russian scientists ducking out to check on the weather station would wear masks that warmed the air before they breath in.,Weather_Time
e7fdfv,152,"Today I learned that when Felix Baumgartner made his world record skydiving jump in 2012 he reached a top speed of 1,357.64 km/h (843.6 mph).",Sports
e7lsbj,146,"Today I learned that air duct cleaning provides no benefits and actually makes indoor air quality worse. Despite all the hype, there are no associated health benefits, cost savings or increased system performance.",Other
e7fh60,144,"Today I learned that Springsteen’s album Nebraska owes its existence to a Panasonic boombox. He’d previously dropped it in a river, dried it out, and it was the only deck in his house with a line-in when he needed to mix down the demos. He couldn’t get studio recordings to sound right, released the demo instead.",Music
e7ocm9,135,"Today I learned that marriage graduation, where couples still in love decide to live separately in order to fulfill their individual life long dreams. The concept originated in Japan, and it provides freedom from marriage without the stigma of divorce.",Psychology
e7me4m,124,"Today I learned that Even though the country of East Germany collapsed in 1989, had a max population of 18 million, and only competed in 5 Summer Olympics, East Germany won 153 gold medals, which is still 9th highest of all time.",Other
e7ewop,97,Today I learned that Prince had the most number of hits & weeks charted on the US Hot 100 charts in the 80s,Music
e7fpzr,92,Today I learned that the Coca-Cola Company is the real reason that Santa Claus looks the way he does in virtually everything we buy.,Other
e7hq06,82,Today I learned that Alligators can survive freezing water by placing their snouts just above the surface of the ice whilst the rest of the body is submerged,SciTech
e7d5yl,78,"Today I learned that Francis Ford Coppola came up with the iconic opening scene of Apocalypse Now featuring The Doors' song ""The End"" on a whim while sorting through unused bins of footage and music",Music
e7lo3u,80,Today I learned that only less than 2% of Irish people speak Gaeilge.,Religion
e7k4h6,79,"Today I learned that the musical motif stereotypically associated with China or Japan, called the ""Oriental Riff"", is a completely Western invention.",Music
e7fhcl,77,Today I learned that modern claw games are RIGGED. Operators set the claws grip and speed from an app and can make it essentially IMPOSSIBLE TO WIN,Games
e7iavr,68,"Today I learned that in the city of Yangzhou, China people have bred ducks so that two to ten percent of the ducks' eggs have two yokes.",Other
e7gxha,63,"Today I learned that scotch eggs are not from Scotland. Their original name was ""scotched eggs"" meaning ""an egg that has had something done to it"" and the most popular theory is that they were invented in London.",Food_Drink
e7e4ch,56,"Today I learned that Truman Duncan, who survived being cut in half by a train.",SciTech
e7oiku,53,"Today I learned that Charles Batchelor, Known as ""Edison’s right hand man”, gave a Recommendation letter to Tesla which read ""My Dear Edison: I know two great men and you are one of them. The other is this young man!""",SciTech
e7q8nb,54,"Today I learned that Spider goats. Basically they are goats that have the spider gene in them, this will enable them to produce the spider silk (which is 5 times stronger than steel) which the farmers obtain via the goat milk.",SciTech
e7oolm,52,"Today I learned that Shinji Kazama, the first person to reach the North Pole by motorcycle. He then went on to become the only person to reach both poles by motorcycle, and to set the records for elevations reached by motorcycle on Mount Everest, Mount Kilimanjaro, and Mount Fuji.",Travel_Geo
e7fc71,49,"Today I learned that of the living Dinosaur, the Tuatara, which is endemic to New Zealand.",Travel_Geo
e7q7q1,44,"Today I learned that Jake from State Farm framed and autographed the famous khakis he wore in his commercial, and they now hang on the wall at a bar in Normal IL, where he worked part time.",Celebrities
e7n8ib,36,"Today I learned that In 1969 the Woodstock Music festival was held in Bethel NY; Not Woodstock, NY or Woodstock, VT",Music
e7j6yn,36,"Today I learned that there is a word for a saint who carries his/her own head: cephalophore. (Greek for ""head carrier"")",Religion
e7hkk3,36,"Today I learned that “Hot Dr Pepper"" is a very weird-sounding, but very real marketing ploy that was used by the Dr Pepper company in the 1960s because sodas were mostly a summer drink back then",Food_Drink
e7r7lp,39,"Today I learned that the Yao tribe who calls for a specific bird species to find them bees nests, after which the tribe takes the honey and leaves the wax for the birds in a rare case of human mutualism with wild animals.",Pets_Animals
e7qa9o,29,"Today I learned that the only known case of conjoined triplets. In 2004 a 30 year old woman was found to have been carrying triplets, two sharing a ribcage, and a third connected at the sternum.",Other
e7qbjg,30,"Today I learned that Johnny 5, the robot from Short Circuit, did an educational film for the California DOJ about car theft in which he buys a house in the suburbs after he becomes a citizen and his truck gets stolen.",Movies_TV
e7mvkr,28,"Today I learned that Mono Increases your chances of having Lymphoma, estimated time to get lymphoma since first contracting Mono is 4 years",Other
e7gzj6,26,"Today I learned that genetic Chimeras. Named after the mythic creature, it’s when an organism contains 2 sets of DNA. This can happen if twins are recombined in the womb or after major organ/bone marrow transplants. In some rare cases the transplanted DNA can “take over” the host DNA.",SciTech
e7jix4,25,Today I learned that Ukraine is only 10% larger than France (by area) and only twice as large as Italy,Travel_Geo
e7kzdh,21,Today I learned that A Major ‘Blade Runner 2049’ Scene Was Inspired By Sydney’s 2009 Dust Storm.,Literature
e7js2i,19,Today I learned that Evergreen University enrollments have dropped by nearly 1/3 in the past three years.,SciTech
e7j36z,20,Today I learned that 6500 new Pickup trucks are sold in the US every day. Thats 270 per hour,Other
e7c6ua,19,"Today I learned that the name of a place in New Zealand that holds the record for the longest name of a place, it's called Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu",Other
e7q2w5,18,"Today I learned that John Paul Getty III (who was was the grandson of Jean Paul Getty, the tycoon petrol-industrialist, billionaire, and patriarch of the Getty family) was kidnapped in 1973 and had a ransom of 17 million dollars. His grandfather would not pay it until that media received his severed ear after 4 months.",Fashion
e7h0x8,18,Today I learned that a nautilus is a cephalopod like a squid or an octopus.,SciTech
e7e8fg,18,"Today I learned that The Oct-Nov 2003 ""solar storms rank as one of the largest outbreaks of solar activity in recent history."" At ""peak exposure intervals"" the ISS crew took shelter in the Zvezda Service Module's aft end (most shielded), cutting ""the potential radiation exposure of the crew by approximately 50%.""",Other
e7dg4j,17,Today I learned that Llanfair­pwllgwyngyll­gogery­chwyrn­drobwll­llan­tysilio­gogo­goch is the longest place name in Europe.,Other
e71x4v,29215,"Today I learned that Wild Bill Hickok usually sat with his back to a wall so he could see the entrance of the building he was in. On his last day, when he went to play poker, the only seat available was one facing away from the door. He tried changing seats twice, but couldn’t. He was shot in the back of the head.",Other
e74ss7,8583,"Today I learned that Mike Tyson's Training Regiment included waking up at 4am, jogging 5-miles. Then he would do 2000 sit-ups, 500 pushups, 500 dips, 500 shrugs and about 30 minutes of neck bridges daily. He repeated this 6 days a week.",Other
e70ep6,3347,"Today I learned that in 1955 the famous, white DJ Alan Freed ""accidently"" played the single, Only You (And You Alone) by The Platters, on air during a prime time that was traditionally reserved for only white artists. It became an instant hit and pioneered the 'new sound' of rock ’n’ roll as we know it today.",Other
e6wmkb,3182,Today I learned that Chadwick(the discoverer of the neutron) was a student of Rutherford(the discoverer of the proton) who was student of Thomson (the discoverer of the electron).,SciTech
e6zu9d,2916,Today I learned that there are still two living leaders from World War 2. The first is the Dalai Lama who was the leader of Tibet. The second is Tsar Simeon II who was the leader of Bulgaria.,Other
e741mz,2924,"Today I learned that the word ""dashboard"" actually derives from a wooden or leather board attached to the front of a horse-drawn carriage to protect the driver from mud splashes thrown up or ""dashed' by the horse's hooves.",Pets_Animals
e77cx1,2559,"Today I learned that In 2013 In lieu of Money, Toyota helped Food Bank-which is the countries largest anti-hunger charity-by improving the system at Food Bank and cut down the wait time for dinner to 18 minutes from as long as 90. Toyota used ""Kaizen"" (continuous improvement) instead of just giving a check.",Food_Drink
e6yr8j,1104,Today I learned that the Bicycle playing card company made decks of cards and gave them to the prisoners of war in Germany with hidden escape routes revealed when the cards were soaked in water as Christmas presents.,Art_Event
e6z5e8,772,Today I learned that most Oxygen (50% to 75%) comes from tiny ocean plants – called phytoplankton – as opposed to trees.,SciTech
e7114c,727,"Today I learned that an astronauts space suit costs roughly $12,000,000 USD.",Other
e7899h,619,"Today I learned that Quentin Tarantino is allegedly working on a Star Trek film, which he plans to also direct. He has described its story as ""Pulp Fiction in space"".",Literature
e760u6,436,Today I learned that Queen Elizabeth’s favorite snack is chocolate biscuit cake and that she has one slice of the cake every single day. Even when she's traveling a supply of the cakes is transported with her.,Food_Drink
e70iqp,365,"Today I learned that to get back at her cheating husband, artist Frida Kahlo slept with a women that he cheated on her with.",Music
e74ozy,201,"Today I learned that If all of the vegetarians in India formed their own country, they would be the third most populous country on Earth, right behind India itself, with a population of about 375 million.",Politics
e6yrt1,195,Today I learned that Fruitcakes last a long time intentionally. They were originally baked at the end of harvest and some of the cake was saved to be eaten at the beginning to the harvest the following year as people thought that would bring a good crop.,Literature
e6x2mt,191,"Today I learned that Antarctica is considered the largest desert in the world since the definition of a desert is simply a dry, barren region that recieves little to no precipitation",Travel_Geo
e79pnk,175,Today I learned that Will Friedle - Eric on Boy Meets World - suffers an anxiety disorder that forced him to stop acting on-screen. Despite this his career continued via voice acting (starring in Batman Beyond and Kim Possible) and in 2015 felt comfortable enough to return to live-action for Girl Meets World,Movies_TV
e798or,170,Today I learned that sign languages also have accents.,SciTech
e76bx8,148,Today I learned that it rains solid diamonds on Uranus and Neptune,SciTech
e6wwy9,146,"Today I learned that Machiavelli didn't really believe autocracy was the best form of government. In reality, he thought it was a necessary step in a nation's development because it was the only form of government stable enough to ever evolve into a Republic - Machiavelli's preferred form of government.",Politics
e72uya,146,"Today I learned that of a discovery of 100,000 magic mushrooms growing at a single racetrack in England",Other
e79b5q,113,"Today I learned that Egyptians and Sumerians invented straws 7,000 years ago to use for sipping beer. Created from natural products, the straws were used to separate sediment from beer as the beer-making process used to leave unwanted elements in the drink",Food_Drink
e6xwyu,100,"Today I learned that John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd and Eddie Murphy were meant to be the original Ghostbusters.",Movies_TV
e75phq,88,"Today I learned that red foxes are physically incapable of snarling. instead, they scream and do a thing called ""gekkering""",Psychology
e741tu,80,"Today I learned that Hedda Hopper, Hollywood gossip columnist, notorious for McCarthy era red-baiting. She ruined careers of many, including Trumbo and Chaplin.",Other
e6zfm7,61,Today I learned that Edison's DC electric power was still in use in parts of New York City until that 2007 when the last systems were finally converted to AC current.,Other
e78pdb,66,Today I learned that the Macarena is about a woman who cheats on her boyfriend while he is being drafted into the army,Other
e70rh6,62,"Today I learned that Norwegian Cruise Line is not based in Norway but in fact in Miami, Florida. It was founded in 1966 by Knut Kloster & Ted Arison. Ted Arison would found his own company, Carnival Cruise Lines, which is now also one of the world's largest cruise lines.",Art_Event
e75ni0,57,Today I learned that Toronto’s downtown skyscrapers are air conditioned with water pumped from Lake Ontario.,Travel_Geo
e6ye7f,56,"Today I learned that the term ""FOB"", as in ""key fob"" has been around since the late 1800's and was originally used to describe an accessory to a pocket watch but was expanded to identify any small decorative token added to a keychain.",Other
e70d36,53,"Today I learned that at one point, half of all CDs manufactured in the world had the AOL logo on them.",Other
e709g7,51,"Today I learned that the first ever text message sent to a phone was sent 27 years ago, it read ""Merry Christmas""",Art_Event
e6yxov,52,Today I learned that Dolly Parton Once Entered a Dolly Look-Alike Contest. And Lost.,Celebrities
e71ti4,48,Today I learned that barbers performed bloodletting and surgeries in medieval times. The red on barbershop poles represent blood and the white represent bandages.,Other
e77gve,47,"Today I learned that Sloths used to be one of the largest land mammals to have existed, measuring at times up to 6 metres",Other
e74uvp,47,"Today I learned that When casting for the role of the Hirogen aliens in Star Trek: Voyager, they were looking for actors who were at least 6'6-6'7 tall which made finding suitable actors difficult.",Movies_TV
e6wp74,44,"Today I learned that one of Daft Punk's song Veridis Quo is derived from Very Disco which is derived from Disco Very which is derived from Discovery, the song's Album",Music
e6xf5t,41,"Today I learned that the Vietnam scenes in Forrest Gump were filmed on Hunting Island and Fripp Island, both just off the South Carolina Beaufort coast.",Travel_Geo
e74n89,44,Today I learned that a building demolition in Tokyo where they demolish one floor at a time,Art_Event
e76m5w,40,Today I learned that astronauts have described space as smelling like steak.,SciTech
e71u97,39,"Today I learned that the capital of Kazakhstan has had 5 names since 1960: Akmolinsk, Tselinograd, Akmola, Astana and the current name Nur-Sultan.",Politics
e797at,33,Today I learned that United States citizen can become Knights (or Dames).,Politics
e6z875,35,"Today I learned that Nebuchadnezzar II, the longest-reigning and most powerful monarch of the Neo-Babylonian Empire, suffered from a psychological disorder called boanthropy in which the sufferer believes he or she is a cow or ox.",Psychology
e74gu9,28,Today I learned that the Lasso (used for roping cattle) has existed since at least 1280 BC.,Other
e6yhht,29,"Today I learned that Mars bars are not named after a planet, but actually after the family name of the creator, Forrest Mars Sr",SciTech
e75b45,25,Today I learned that Sour Patch Kids were first called Mars Men when they were created in the 1970’s. They were later renamed to “Sour Patch Kids” in 1985.,SciTech
e70m67,22,"Today I learned that of Aurelio Peccei, founder of the Club of Rome. Active in the Italian resistance during WW2, he was imprisoned and tortured but managed to escape and hide. He is also credited for the industrial rebirth of South America after he founded a FIAT subsidiary in Argentina. More in comments.",Other
e73189,24,Today I learned that Tabasco is a region in Mexico.,Travel_Geo
e7axna,24,"Today I learned that Although ""Bollywood"" films are generally listed under the Hindi language, most are in Hindi with partial Urdu and Punjabi and occasionally other languages. Hindi films can achieve national distribution across at least 22 of India’s 29 states as Bollywood fans understand the mixed language",Religion
e75x4w,21,Today I learned that Joe's Pizza from Spider-Man 2 (2004) is a real place,Food_Drink
e70u1o,23,Today I learned that Autologous Serum: Making eye drops out of the patient's own blood.,Other
e7b7d4,23,"Today I learned that Sportswashing is a term used to describe the hosting of a sporting event as a means for a country to improve its reputation, particularly if it has a poor record on human rights.",Art_Event
e74prl,19,"Today I learned that the origin of the word sabotage. It comes from the French ""Sabot"" which means wooden shoe or clog. There's a myth that claims it's because the French workers threw clogs in their machines to halt work, while it was because walking in clogs was akin to being noisy and slow.",Other
e6pn6w,15084,"Today I learned that in 2004 police discovered a movie theater in the Paris Catacombs. It was equipped with a giant cinema screen, seats, projection equipment, film reels, a fully stocked bar and a complete restaurant with tables and chairs. Its power source and the identity of those responsible remain unknown.",Movies_TV
e6q587,6859,"Today I learned that when considering what to name Idaho, a man named George M. Willing suggested Idaho claiming it was an indigenous word meaning ""Gem of the Mountains"". The name stuck. Afterwards it came out that it wasn't an indigenous word and Willing made it up.",Other
e6h6w3,6280,"Today I learned that of Wenman Wykeham-Musgrave, who was thrown overboard when his ship was torpedoed and sunk in WW1. He was picked up by another ship, which was also torpedoed and sunk. He then swam to third ship, which was also torpedoed and sunk. He survived the war.",Other
e6jdw6,2818,"Today I learned that the submarine resembling a Lotus Espirit, from the Bond film The Spy who Loved Me, went unclaimed for 10 years in a prepaid storage unit. When its lease ran out, a buyer bought the unit for less than $100, including the submarine. In 2013, the submarine was sold at auction for £550,000.",Movies_TV
e6i6fm,2299,"Today I learned that in 1996, David Bowie released the first downloadable song by a major artist (it took 11 minutes to download). He later launched an ISP (BowieNet) to compete with AOL. Subscribers to the dial-up service were offered exclusive content, as well as an email address and ""uncensored"" Internet access.",Music
e6i04f,2135,Today I learned that the Christmas tree that is annually set up in Trafalgar Square is donated by Norway as a token of gratitude for British support to Norway during the Second World War..,Art_Event
e6s24u,1643,"Today I learned that certain wagers aren't allowed on Jeopardy, such as $666, $69, and $1488",Religion
e6tus1,1437,"Today I learned that Thurl Ravenscroft, the man who voiced Tony the Tiger in the Frosted Flakes commercials (""They're g-r-r-r-eat!"") and was the uncredited singer of the song ""You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch"".",Music
e6hq1o,1185,"Today I learned that a man figured out how to hack the lottery in 4 different countries, and won 14 different times, and he got away with it.",Games
e6p6v1,510,Today I learned that Samuel L. Jackson was expelled from his college by locking the board members in a building in protest; one of them being Martin Luthor King Sr.,Other
e6msw9,402,Today I learned that it would take at least 500 survivors to repopulate the earth (without creating major issues because of inbreeding) after an apocalypse,SciTech
e6k9ct,385,Today I learned that they lyrics of the Dire Straits song “Money for Nothing” we’re almost entirely overheard comments of a delivery man in an appliance store. And Sting sung backup & the opening line.,Other
e6nswo,261,"Today I learned that Isaac Newton was elected to parliament to represent Cambridge. It is reported that the only time Newton spoke in parliament was to say, ""The window needs closing.""",Other
e6t9k7,216,"Today I learned that dung beetles, when placed in a planetarium behave with a sense of direction only under specific constellations. This would indicate that they celestially navigate.",SciTech
e6iruu,201,Today I learned that veterinarians use vodka as an alternative antidote for pets that ingest antifreeze due to the high cost of fomepizole.,Pets_Animals
e6qlss,194,Today I learned that Persians were whiter than the sun-tanned Greeks as described by Xenophanes.,SciTech
e6lecd,180,"Today I learned that There are over 105 miles of pipes under New York City that brings steam to over 100,000 buildings to provide heat. None of these buildings has a chimney, which is a distinct feature of the NYC skyline.",Weather_Time
e6qq8j,168,"Today I learned that despite serving a full term, John Adams's presidency was shorter than every other one-term presidency by one day because 1800 wasn't a leap year.",Politics
e6kghv,114,"Today I learned that Clearitin D and substitutes (loratadine and pseudoephedrine), commonly used to cure nasal congestion and colds, can cause/worsen anxiety along with other side effects",Other
e6sefn,107,"Today I learned that There's no floating timeline in the animated series ""Adventure Time."" The characters age as the show progresses. For example, Finn the Human was 12 during the first season and was 17 by the series finale.",Movies_TV
e6jbr7,102,Today I learned that the largest bald eagle nest ever recorded was nearly 10 feet wide and 20 feet deep,Other
e6i8tw,93,"Today I learned that John Mellencamp didn't learn his stage name was changed to John Cougar (for marketing reasons) until that he saw it on his first album jacket. His manager said, ""You're either going to go with it or we aren't putting the album out.""",Fashion
e6unb4,93,"Today I learned that in addition to temperature control, spacesuits are white so astronauts are easier to spot against the darkness of space",Weather_Time
e6q1fd,83,"Today I learned that spotted hyenas are able to digest all organic components in bone, have been known to eat leather items such as boots and belts at campsites, and are thought to be responsible for eating car tyres.",SciTech
e6gk7a,81,Today I learned that each year two to three people fall from the rim of the Grand Canyon.,SciTech
e6o9cw,68,Today I learned that the Hitachi magic wand was originally designed as a massage device,Other
e6kfq4,56,"Today I learned that learned Switzerland has invaded Liechtenstein, their neighboring country, in 1985, 1992, and 2007, all by accident.",Other
e6r7h8,53,Today I learned that Hyenas live in matriarchal clans because the females are larger and more aggressive than the males. Female hyenas also have fairly large and elongated clitorises that are called 'pseudopenises'.,Pets_Animals
e6p1e2,50,"Today I learned that They dug up a pope and put him on trial. Pope Formosus was found guilty, they cut off 3 fingers and threw them in the Tiber.",Religion
e6n7me,47,"Today I learned that the original Windows XP commercial was abandoned less than 2 months before launch. The commercial had flying people, which was deemed in bad taste after September 11, 2001",Movies_TV
e6rg1t,46,"Today I learned that in the Victorian era, people used to say ‘prunes’ instead of ‘cheese’ during photographs to make themselves look more serious as they still followed the habits of painted portraiture subjects.",Other
e6qzoa,44,"Today I learned that the official name for the contiguous United States' (the ""lower 48"") is the ""Conterminous United States""",Politics
e6f3aw,43,Today I learned that it's possible to become stuck in the silt of a river bed so much that you can't simply be pulled out by force - Article: Rescuers-try-but-rising-tide-claims-woman,Travel_Geo
e6kwur,41,Today I learned that there is an island in the Bahamas known as 'Pig Beach' which is populated entirely by swimming pigs.,Travel_Geo
e6ik9h,41,Today I learned that Mount Everest is only the tallest mountain from sea level to summit. The tallest mountain from base to summit is actually Mauna Kea of the Unites States.,Travel_Geo
e6qos5,41,"Today I learned that after argument with Liam Gallagher of Oasis, Michael Hutchence of INXS re-recorded some of the backing vocals on ""Elegantly Wasted"" to ""I'm better than Oasis"". The band members of INXS had no idea until that months after the album had been released.",Music
e6o4p3,42,Today I learned that Sesame Street moved from PBS to HBO in 2015,Movies_TV
e6qcx9,40,Today I learned that an oil change for a Lamborghini costs over $2000,SciTech
e6rlr6,37,Today I learned that Hippo’s have a red sweat which has both a sunscreen and antibiotic property for when they need to leave the water during the day and endure the sun in order to eat additional vegetation.,SciTech
e6reye,34,"Today I learned that In 1996, Southampton College at Long Island University (now a campus of Stony Brook University) awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Amphibious Letters to Kermit the Frog.",Travel_Geo
e6peth,32,Today I learned that Banana bread originated in North America.,Other
e6udo5,35,"Today I learned that a singer named Roy Harper (NOT David Gilmour) sang lead vocals on Pink Floyd's song ""Have a Cigar"".",Music
e6q3qk,34,"Today I learned that the practice of family restaurants seating people, instead of people seating themselves, all started over their dislike for hippies",Other
e6n2gz,34,"Today I learned that of the Murchison Meteorite, fell in 1969. more than 200lbs of damp clay chunks full or organic compounds, including amino acids.",SciTech
e6isdl,31,"Today I learned that Cheeseburgers are called X-burguers in Brazil because the letter X in portuguese is pronounced like Cheese. There are also other types of burgers like the X-Tudo (X-Everything), which contains bread, meat, cheese, bacon, eggs, tomato, lettuce, ham, mayonnaise and sometimes even more ingredients.",Food_Drink
e6qlqc,28,"Today I learned that there are only 21 letters in the standard Italian alphabet. The italian alphabet doesn't have the letters J,K,W,X or Y.",SciTech
e5ymy6,13979,"Today I learned that A group of fans made an award winning web series completing the 5 year mission of the Enterprise in the original Star Trek series. So good, Gene Roddenberry's son considers it to be canon.",Art_Event
e60zun,11213,Today I learned that faking the Moon landing in 1969 would have costed nearly triple the amount of actually going to the Moon.,SciTech
e5x6p8,411,"Today I learned that the ""Million Dollar Quartet"" which is a recording of an impromptu jam session involving Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Johnny Cash on December 4th, 1956.",Music
e68e6j,4914,"Today I learned that ""eye of newt"", an ingredient in the Macbeth witches' brew, is not a literal newt's eye. It's actually another name for mustard seed",Literature
e649g0,3949,"Today I learned that Washington Irving, who created the first illustration of Santa on his sleigh, was also the creator of the Headless Horseman from Sleepy Hollow.",Politics
e64nos,2450,Today I learned that A surge protector's ability to protect your equipment degrades over time and should be replaced every couple years.,SciTech
e65zlr,1731,Today I learned that magician Harry Houdini took a year off from his performance career during WWI to promote the war effort including teaching soldiers how to get out of handcuffs.,Other
e65o1j,1525,"Today I learned that during WWI, there was limited supplies of cotton, so doctors used sphagnum moss for bandages. It can hold 22x its own weight in liquid and is a natural antiseptic.",Other
e64k41,1414,"Today I learned that Sociologist Reuben Thomas discovered online dating makes people more likely to settle down with someone from a different race, class, religion or educational background",Religion
e69fvu,766,"Today I learned that an iceberg with a red streak of paint along its base was found on April 15, 1912, close to where the Titanic sank",Other
e660ah,695,Today I learned that a 25 year old Kenyan man invented smart gloves that can convert sign language movements into speech.,Other
e64alx,674,"Today I learned that in the traditional version of The Frog Prince story, the frog was not transformed by a kiss, but by being thrown angrily by the Princess, with all her strength, against a wall.",Literature
e61zq3,516,"Today I learned that the ground cinnamon sold in most stores is actually derived from ""cassia"", a tree related to ""true cinnamon"".",Food_Drink
e662kd,503,"Today I learned that Pope John Paul II nominated Saint Isidore of Seville, a Bishop and Scholar, as the patron saint of the internet because he tried to record everything that was known in his 20 book opus Etymologies/Origins.",Literature
e603m8,505,"Today I learned that Charles Dickens wrote the popular Christmas classic, ""A Christmas Carol,"" in six weeks. Dickens was a passionate advocate of the poor and defenseless who experienced his own hardship, at twelve, when his parents and younger brothers were put in debtors’ jail and he had to work off their debts.",Art_Event
e661eq,420,"Today I learned that the sun loses about 6 million tons of mass every second due to nuclear fusion and the solar wind. Despite constantly losing large sums of mass, it has only lost roughly 0.05% of its original mass over the last 4.5 billion years.",SciTech
e67c6f,286,"Today I learned that 100 grams of red ants provide 14 grams of protein (more than eggs), almost 48 grams of calcium, and a nice hit of iron, among other nutrients. All that for 100 calories.",Food_Drink
e64h4o,224,"Today I learned that trees can make it rain if they need - when hot, trees release substances (monoterpenes) which stimulate cloud formation allowing trees to cool off",Weather_Time
e65nb1,179,"Today I learned that President Franklin D. Roosevelt once considered Ni‘ihau as a possible location for the United Nations headquarters. There are no cars, no roads, no hotels, no power lines, no running water, no telephones and typically people there use bicycles or horses to get around",Pets_Animals
e6449c,156,Today I learned that the Plinko chips used on the Price is Right are so rare and expensive they're kept in a locked box between shows.,Other
e6a7sa,154,"Today I learned that in the last days of WW1, the Germans blew up all the French factories, bridges and railways they could and flooded the mines in France's most industrial area. This was the reason why France asked reparations from Germany, French economy needed that to survive after what the Germans had done",Other
e62oq1,139,"Today I learned that tequila is made primarily in Santiago de Tequila, a city 40 miles northwest of Guadalajara, Mexico. The red volcanic soil of the region is suited to growing the blue agave plant & more than 300 million of the plants are harvested each year.",Other
e63kax,114,"Today I learned that of Kane Tanaka, who is the oldest verified living person in the world. Born in 1903, she was a teenager when World War I ended, and she's Still alive.",Other
e6apde,115,Today I learned that Emperor Ashoka ruled one third of the human population at the peak of his reign.,Other
e5yp0k,111,"Today I learned that Hurd’s Deep. The deepest point in the English Channel that was used as a dumping spot for years. Following WWI, it was routinely used for dumping of munitions and scuttling of ships until that 1974. Between 1946 and 1973, 28,500 barrels of radioactive waste were dumped there as well.",Other
e5zbyn,93,"Today I learned that in addition to engaging in human sacrifice, the Aztecs also ate portions of their victims which has led some historians to refer to the Aztec Empire as the ""Cannibal Kingdom"".",Other
e62hw1,92,"Today I learned that ""Snow Cream"", a southern U.S. dish traditionally made with canned evaporated milk, vanilla, sugar, and a bowl full of freshly fallen snow.",Weather_Time
e5zwud,94,"Today I learned that Singapore was ranked the most expensive city in the world for the last 5 years, until that 2019, when Paris and Hong Kong joined Singapore for 1st place. This is the first time 3 cities have ever tied for the most expensive place in the world, in the history of the Worldwide Cost of Living Survey.",Other
e6axtf,90,Today I learned that croquet was an olympic sport in 1900. Only one fan showed up to watch and the sport has had not been part of the olympics since.,Sports
e65k22,86,"Today I learned that Every year, Walt Disney World’s Lost and Found collects more than 6,000 cell phones, 3,500 digital cameras, and 18,000 hats.",Entertainment
e6a1ku,81,"Today I learned that There are feral monkey colonies in Southern Florida, many of these monkeys are infected with the McHV-1 Virus, which is transferrable to humans and has an 80% case fatality rate",Other
e65koo,80,Today I learned that Thomas Jefferson bred and raised a special type of geese in order to supply himself with quill pens.,Other
e5wv2w,38,Today I learned that David Wheeler earned the worlds first PHd in Computer Science (1951). Contrary to popular belief that it was Mary Kenneth Keller (1965),SciTech
e61z33,65,"Today I learned that it costs $2,350 to renounce U.S. citizenship",Politics
e65igp,59,Today I learned that Benjamin Franklin created a pulley system so he could lock and unlock his bedroom door from his bed.,Other
e65g3w,58,"Today I learned that The US Supreme Court does not allow photography while court is in session. Only two photos and one video have ever been taken of the court in session, all by people who snuck cameras inside. One faked a broken arm and hid a camera in the cast.",Movies_TV
e637jp,57,"Today I learned that the tilt shift effect, which makes photos look like miniature figures",SciTech
e697ss,52,Today I learned that canary birds were named for the Canary Islands and not the other way around. The islands originally were named *Canariae Insulae* which translates to Island of Dogs,Travel_Geo
e60pg7,52,"Today I learned that of Vespa self-made Indonesian road warriors, eccentric pistonheads mostly in their early twenties who use whatever materials they can get their hands on to transform their Vespas into rugged sculptures that are then proudly showcased as works of art at festivals across the country of Indonesia.",Art_Event
e6cj2n,49,Today I learned that Vedic Indians used & perfected Calculus at least 250 years before Isaac Newton,Other
e65qpn,50,Today I learned that The Popsicle was invented by accident in 1905 when an 11 year old left his soda on the porch with a stirring stick in it and it froze solid.,Other
e65jz8,49,"Today I learned that the concept of snowboarding was invented in Muskegon, Michigan where it was originally called snurfing. The first snowboard was a wide ski ridden like a skateboard (no binding.)",Other
e67iad,43,Today I learned that time passes faster in the mountains than it does at sea level and that we can measure it using precision time pieces.,Weather_Time
e68hdb,42,Today I learned that the current voice actor for Chuck E. Cheese is Bowling for Soup's lead singer,Music
e5zhzm,43,Today I learned that Two massive earthquakes in 1999 helped mend Greek-Turkish relations that had been strained since 1832,Other
e6doeo,41,Today I learned that the Holden logo is based on a prehistoric fable where lions were observed rolling stones which gave rise to the invention of the wheel.,Literature
e6d1wv,39,"Today I learned that The Ball Corporation, who makes Ball jars and Aluminum cans, owns a subsidiary who manufacturers satellites, other spacecraft and components.",Other
e60gbd,40,"Today I learned that of the Diamond Knot. In 1947 it collided with the Fenn Victory off the Washington Coast and sank. The insurance company paid out for the ship and cargo lost, then salvaged the cargo, $3.5 million worth of canned salmon, using vacuum pumps and barges. It was then re-canned and sold.",Politics
e5zsse,33,Today I learned that the Icelandic Yule Lads: a ragtag gang of olde tyme Santa trolls meant to gaslight children into good behavior. Their MOs are very specific!,Literature
e69jpa,32,"Today I learned that of Connie Converse, a singer-songwriter from the 50s who languished in obscurity and then mysteriously vanished in 1974. Her music was rediscovered on a radio show in 2004 and only got a proper release in 2009.",Music
e69zju,37,"Today I learned that there are radioactive mushrooms and boars in the forests of Germany, and that there is a Federal Office of Radiation Protection to disseminate this information.",Politics
e67zsg,30,Today I learned that Angus Deayton was censured and later let go from the BBC for inappropriate jokes about Jimmy Savile. Savile was subsequently discovered to be one of the UK's worst child abusers.,Other
e65uqd,34,Today I learned that George Washington traveled outside of the US (or lands that would become the US) only once. He visited Barbados in 1751.,Politics
e64978,28,Today I learned that Antoine Dodson's Bed Intruder Song went platinum,Music
e63egf,32,"Today I learned that Two ""Tarzan"" actors,Johnny Weissmuller and Buster Crabbe,were both Olympic gold medal winners for swimming.",Sports
e5iuwr,31394,"Today I learned that A scientific study found starting high school one hour later than usual allowed students to sleep more than half an hour more, and was associated with reduced sleepiness and increased academic performance.",SciTech
e5hx4p,21099,"Today I learned that a judge said, ""Mr. Mathers. Now is the time for you to please stand up."" to Eminem in the sentencing for his 2001 weapons charge.",Music
e5kpxr,16919,Today I learned that eminem’s high score in donkey kong put him in the top 30 of all time in 2010.,Games
e5lad8,10916,Today I learned that the US National Guard will air drop hay bales to stranded livestock that the farmers can’t get to.,Politics
e5r1pu,9940,Today I learned that It took 50 minutes for Detroit police to respond to the call that Rosa Parks was beaten and robbed in her own home in 1994 - street justice was faster,Other
e5mp0i,3461,"Today I learned that WWE Wrestler John Cena is a fan of anime and noted his favorite anime film is, ""Fist of the Northstar.""",Movies_TV
e5lqiq,1924,"Today I learned that In the original airing of the Simpsons episode ""Team Homer"", there is a shot of a trophy case holding an Academy Award Homer has stolen from actor Haing S. Ngor. Ngor was murdered a month after airing, and was changed for syndication due to it implying Homer murdered Ngor to steal the statue.",Art_Event
e5tbdd,2293,"Today I learned that California has a recycling rate of over 100%. Apart from Oregon, no other neighboring states have a return program, leading to thousands of recyclables being illegally brought into California. It's believed to cost the state over $40m",Politics
e5sai4,1128,"Today I learned that people with Seasonal Affective Disorder experience more prolonged secretion of night time melatonin in the winter than those without, mimicking the urge to sleep more shown in hibernating animals.",Pets_Animals
e5ph7n,838,"Today I learned that MIT engineers have created a robotic, snake-like thread that can navigate through narrow blood vessels in the brain, promising treatment for strokes and other blockages.",Other
e5okwk,680,"Today I learned that In 1917, owners of the Phelps Dodge mining company kidnapped 1,300 striking mineworkers in Bisbee, Arizona, their supporters and bystanders, deported them via a 16 hour train ride across the desert with no food and little water and told them never to come back.",Food_Drink
e5nxnn,454,Today I learned that peanut butter was originally created for people in health spas and sanitariums as a protein rich food that didn't require chewing. Rich visitors popularized it amongst their friends and it was initially seen as luxury food.,Food_Drink
e5knic,410,Today I learned that Protective seals for medications were implemented after a series of cyanide poisonings in Chicago that resulted from tampered Tylenol in 1982.,Other
e5k7zc,404,"Today I learned that in 1997, dockers in Oakland, Vancouver, Yokohama and Kobe refused to work a scab ship from Liverpool in solidarity with 500 Liverpool dockers who were sacked for refusing to cross a picket line. There is no confirmation of what finally happened to those containers.",Literature
e5mz31,233,"Today I learned that the Roman emperor Caracalla slaughtered 20,000 Egyptians because they made a play mocking him.",Other
e5izlx,214,"Today I learned that the Blue Whale is the largest animal to ever have lived on earth, not dinosaurs.",Pets_Animals
e5nr96,177,"Today I learned that the wife of General George S. Patton, Beatrice Banning Ayer, was once so offended by the lack of respect shown to her husband by another officer that she leapt onto him, knocked him down, and began pounding his head against a tile floor",Literature
e5smnx,164,Today I learned that Quakers initially popularized the idea of solitary confinement but stopped using it when seeing the effects it had on inmates. Solitary confinement was then picked up as a popular technique even though the Quakers were actively protesting against it.,Politics
e5mg6b,122,Today I learned that being allergic to chocolate is very rare. But being allergic to the cockroaches in chocolate is much more common.,Food_Drink
e5hnwm,124,"Today I learned that the word ""empathy"" was coined as recently as 1909, and didn't have its modern meaning until that 1946",Psychology
e5w0yw,181,"Today I learned that trees can make it rain if they need - when hot, trees release substances (monoterpenes) which stimulate cloud formation so it'll rain allowing trees to cool off",Weather_Time
e5nm7c,92,"Today I learned that according to the dean of Northwestern's Business School, more than half of the women who earn an MBA will drop out of the full-time workforce within ten years of graduating.",Other
e5vsp9,91,"Today I learned that Since 1966, members of the Dutch military have been allowed to form and join labor unions. There are currently four unions representing Dutch officers, enlisted personnel, and civilians working for the Dutch military.",Politics
e5og4c,82,"Today I learned that Anthony Cymerys an 82 years old barber would go out every Wednesday with his chair, a pair of slippers and a car battery to power his clippers at a local park in Hartford. He gives free haircuts to the homeless and doesn't charge them a dime, all you had to do in exchange is to give him a hug.",SciTech
e5mgze,80,"Today I learned that Uranus and Neptune are ""ice giants"", while Jupiter and Saturn are ""gas giants"". The latter two are mostly hydrogen and helium with small cores of rock and ice. Meanwhile, Uranus and Neptune have thin outer shells of hydrogen and helium, with mantles of compressed, slushy water and ammonia.",SciTech
e5iq7l,75,"Today I learned that ""We Wish You A Merry Christmas"" has three more verses, all of which revolve around the singer's demand for figgy pudding.",Art_Event
e5o755,82,"Today I learned that Cyber Monday was first created in 2005, and was set as the first workday after Thanksgiving. Online retailers noticed a surge in online shopping after returning to work following Thanksgiving when people were able to use their work's high speed internet as home internet was too slow.",Other
e5mr2k,76,"Today I learned that Panama declared war on the US on 15 Dec 1989, five days before the US invasion of the country.",Politics
e5lmyt,77,Today I learned that an alternative to Mercator: the AuthaGraph projection. The map substantially preserves sizes and shapes of all continents and oceans while it reduces distortions of their shapes.,SciTech
e5rohu,68,"Today I learned that Jews in Yemen were prohibited from riding on camels, since that would put them above Muslims.",Religion
e5ru4u,74,"Today I learned that originally built as only a hunting lodge for King Francois I, Chateau de Chambord contains 440 rooms and 365 fireplaces. It is so large that the Loire was rumored to be diverted to make room.",Other
e5oito,66,Today I learned that of a condition called hyperthymesia where people are able to remember an abnormally large number of life experiences in vivid detail. The defining characteristics are spending an excessive amount of time thinking about one's past and an extraordinary ability to recall specific events.,Art_Event
e5hv3y,65,Today I learned that Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer created an Austin Powers parody video.,Movies_TV
e5tat5,66,Today I learned that Churchill Manitoba has a jail for polar bears. Bears that come too close to humans are isolated before being relocated. Repeat offenders get longer sentences,Politics
e5iz48,63,Today I learned that the original Twitter logo was bought off iStock for $15,Other
e5ihbr,59,"Today I learned that Guiness World Records charges up to $500,000 to orchestrate a world record-breaking event; this is done as a publicity stunt.",Art_Event
e5qx93,56,"Today I learned that Star Wars wasn’t banned in all countries in the Eastern Bloc during the Cold War, and each country had interesting and unique poster designs for the films",Politics
e5pssq,56,Today I learned that “Defensive Architecture” uses techniques such as bumps on city benches to repel vagrants and skaters from high-end areas,Sports
e5oa4t,58,"Today I learned that Peloton was accused of lifting Drake, Lady Gaga Songs without consent in a $150 million lawsuit",Music
e5lljf,52,"Today I learned that ""John Doe"" comes from old English law that protected the plaintiff's name in sensitive legal matters. The defendant was referred to as Richard Roe.",Politics
e5mcp7,47,"Today I learned that Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) taproots can penetrate soil up to 3 to 6 meters (10 to 15 ft). All parts of the plant can be eaten and are found in salads, roasted, fried, or made into wine, tea, or a coffee-like drink. Dandelions have a taste similar to chicory or endive with a bitter tinge.",Food_Drink
e5t2xw,39,"Today I learned that The US Department of Energy has a fairly eclectic range of responsibilities, including control over the nuclear weapons arsenal and radioactive waste disposal. As well, the Human Genome Project was originally a DOE project.",SciTech
e5peg8,31,"Today I learned that the first television broadcast took place in 1925. It was a done with a grey scale image in a 30-line vertically scanned format, at five pictures per second using a ventriloquist’s dummy nicknamed “Stooky Bill”.",Movies_TV
e5s0e3,33,Today I learned that Neil Patrick Harris played Bart Simpson in an episode of the Simpsons in 1991.,Movies_TV
e5r0s4,32,"Today I learned that the Doppler effect. If a musician plays the same note while moving toward or away from a stationary listener, the note heard by the listener will change. This is because the sound wave crests are emitted from a different position, thus causing a change in their frequency.",SciTech
e5mr6g,28,Today I learned that Harriet Tubman was the first woman to lead a raid during the Civil War.,Other
e5ppyi,24,Today I learned that During the 1991 PGA tour at least 7 people were struck by lightning including 2 fatalities.,Sports
e5yhhl,113,Today I learned that of Magnus Carlsen who played against 10 chess grandmasters simultaneously with his back turned to them while verbally being told each person's moves. He beat them all.,Games
e1eg1z,16177,"Today I learned that Johnny Cash reignited his career in the 90’s due to his fondness (and rift it caused with his older, evangelical audience at the time) of a late 80’s British tribute album of his songs made by Indie/Punk musicians to raise money for AIDS awareness",Other
e1i8wk,7814,"Today I learned that We breathe (mostly) out of only one nostril at a time, alternating (on average) every 2.5 hours. This is controlled via turbinates--small structures inside the nose which consist of bony projections covered by erectile tissue--filling one side with blood, while shunting blood away in the other.",SciTech
e1pd6z,8982,"Today I learned that in 1994, Hulk Hogan's agent left a voicemail saying, ""I’ve got a grill and I’ve got a blender, which one do you want to pick?"" Hogan couldn't answer the phone because he was picking up his kids up from school so his agent offered the grill endorsement to another client, George Foreman.",SciTech
e1ls8l,3840,"Today I learned that “sheep dipping,” a practice known in intelligence circles where a member of the Army is “officially discharged from service” as a part of their covert cover, while in secret, are still eligible for rank promotions and military benefits.",SciTech
e1ltx7,1182,"Today I learned that New York City has a genetically diverse rat population. 'Uptown' rats are different from 'Downtown' rats, and every neighborhood has their own distinct rats.",Other
e1iiyd,797,"Today I learned that there is a volcano in Colorado which is likely to become active again---Dotsero, beside Interstate 70, last erupted only 4,200 years ago.",Travel_Geo
e1kfum,665,"Today I learned that when House Speaker Tip O'Neill showed Ronald Reagan the desk of former president Grover Cleveland, Reagan remarked that he'd played Cleveland in a film. O'Neill reminded him that Reagan had actually played Grover Cleveland Alexander, a baseball player.",Sports
e1df1d,44,"Today I learned that It is thought that Henry VIII suffered from malnutrition. Even though he ate about 5,000 calories a day, the menu was dominated by meat and bread, and since vegetables were considered “peasant food” they weren’t used very much",Food_Drink
e1j4j7,335,"Today I learned that Paricutin, a 1,400 foot volcano that formed over the course of a 9 year eruption from 1942-1951. Before the volcano formed, the land was flat farmland, and just before formation there were hundreds of earthquakes and farmers reported hearing thunder even though the skies were clear.",SciTech
e1nihe,303,"Today I learned that in 2015, the State of New York conducted DNA tests on popular supplements and found that in 4 out of 5 cases the pills contained nothing more than filler",Politics
e1t67m,354,"Today I learned that in 2017, researchers discovered a 'Big Void' in the Great Pyramid of Giza; this large empty space has yet to be explored",Other
e1kdxz,194,Today I learned that In Norway parents must pick their child's name from a government provided list and in 1998 a mother was sent to prison for refusing to pick a name on the list and trying to name her child Gesher.,Politics
e1jznq,181,Today I learned that goldfish actually have a memory spanning up to months rather than a few seconds.,Psychology
e1dc1m,32,"Today I learned that Jellyfish thrive in the man-made disruption of the oceans. Deep-sea trawling has also helped them. The trawlers drag giant nets across the ocean floor pulling up everything indiscriminately: sponges, worms and coral. That leaves an environment in which the jellyfish polyps can breed unchecked.",SciTech
e1fhse,150,"Today I learned that originally a ""meter"" was defined as one ten millionths of the distance between the North Pole and the Equator through a Paris meridian, which you can still find at the center of the Paris Observatory.",Travel_Geo
e1p614,141,Today I learned that Anchorage Alaska is within 9.5 hours flying time of 90% of the industrialized world.,Other
e1ldyu,135,"Today I learned that Kraft Foods has a massive truck warehouse built underground in old mines in Springfield, MO, known as Kraft Caves",Other
e1g8cq,129,Today I learned that playing Tetris after a traumatic event can mitigate the effects of PTSD,Art_Event
e1twjs,185,Today I learned that Flexitarianism / Semi-Vegitarianism is a movement trying to encourage people to eat more plant based diets without going strict anti-meat etc.,Religion
e1re5x,119,"Today I learned that on the 'Hateful Eight' set, Kurt Russel smashed a 145 year old Martin guitar worth $40,000 instead of one of the half dozen replicas he was supposed to.",Celebrities
e1ng3k,96,"Today I learned that University of Nebraska-Lincoln has a ""space law"" program for students to focus on issues related to Moon ownership and outer space resource disputes.",SciTech
e1ndgo,99,"Today I learned that Genghis Khan invited Master Changchun, a man who he believed to be 300 years old, to come and teach him the secrets of eternal life in order to gain immortality",Other
e1druj,87,Today I learned that Scientist claims hydrogen peroxide was the vital ingredient in rock pores around underwater heat vents that set in train a sequence of chemical reactions that led to the first forms of life. Ubiquitous life prevents h. peroxide from accumulating sufficiently anywhere to drive a 2nd origin event.,Art_Event
e1k2z6,82,"Today I learned that the history of the Dobro. It was made in California, by Slovak brothers (Dopyera) to help resonate tones in Hawaiian music. It is now most familiar in blues, bluegrass, and country music. The word “dobro” is both an amalgam of DOpyera BROs and a Slovak word meaning “good”.",Music
e1s7b1,88,"Today I learned that Spiders change their web day to day, which can be explained by bees' ability to remember web patterns. Bees are able to associate a certain pattern with a spatial location, meaning the spider must spin a new pattern regularly or suffer diminishing prey capture.",Psychology
e1m22h,76,"Today I learned that pizza farms, where all the ingredients needed for pizza are grown in wedge shaped plots.",Food_Drink
e1q5y7,70,Today I learned that LeVar Burton directed the 1999 Disney Channel Original Movie ‘Smart House.’,Movies_TV
e1nunt,74,Today I learned that a TV news sports anchor wins the lottery as they read the numbers live on the air,Movies_TV
e1i46v,68,"Today I learned that Triceratops lived 65 million years ago (mya), and the Stegosaurus lived 150 mya. This means that Triceratops were closer in time to a Lady Gaga concert than to any Stegosaurus.",Art_Event
e1debi,60,"Today I learned that Despite a fearsome reputation in other parts of the world, scorpions in Australia are relatively harmless",Other
e1lnt4,58,"Today I learned that the WKRP in Cincinnati episode ""Turkeys Away"" was based on an actual radio station promotion in which live turkeys were thrown out of the back of a moving truck with similar results.",Movies_TV
e1mr8e,56,Today I learned that The bison roaming the southwestern corner of Saskatchewan's Prince Albert National Park are descended from 50 individuals released in 1969 in the province's Montreal Lake region as a food source for First Nations,Food_Drink
e1mnfb,50,Today I learned that Brazil nuts can be 1000x more radio active than other foods,Food_Drink
e1jznl,49,Today I learned about fossils known as the Devils Corkscrews which were made by prehistoric Beavers.,Other
e1m2t6,53,"Today I learned that a prank by a group of Architecture Students back in 1966 lead to a tradition of tying a large red bow and ribbon around the Planetarium in St. Louis, Missouri that has gone on every year since. (Except one while the building was undergoing renovations.)",Other
e1hfg8,48,"Today I learned that Cough suppressants work by inhibiting activity in the brain stem, disrupting your reflexes that make you need to cough.",SciTech
e1pm2l,46,"Today I learned that the English Mastiff is one of the biggest dog breeds, and it was even being used back in the Roman Empire for Gladiatorial Fights",Pets_Animals
e1tu2w,48,Today I learned that BBC broadcasted a hoax for an April Fools' stating that a cosmic event would reduce Earth's gravity that day and several people claimed they felt the effect.,Art_Event
e1q44a,41,"Today I learned that rock & roll pioneer Bo Diddley's trademark guitar. Its rectangular design occured to him when, while jumping around on stage, he landed awkwardly, hurting his groin. Bo then went about designing a smaller, less restrictive guitar that allowed him to keep jumping around while still playing.",Music
e1o6je,38,"Today I learned that a ""Song Plugger"" was an employee of a record store that would play sheets of music to customers before recordings of music were available to help sell new music.",Music
e1lo4i,39,Today I learned that Paul Newman started a salad dressing company as a joke. Writer AE Hotchner made fun of him for calling at any hour just to talk about something as banal as salad dressing. The brand was born shortly thereafter.,Other
e1saij,36,"Today I learned that after seven years of planning about 10,000 visitors converged to witness the grand opening of Walt Disney World. One paper even predicted 200,000 people would show.",Entertainment
e1udi5,78,"Today I learned that Originally, the Yorkshire pudding was served as a first course with thick gravy to dull the appetite with the low-cost ingredients so that the diners would not eat so much of the more expensive meat in the next course",Food_Drink
e1md1y,30,"Today I learned that The Verve received permission from Decca to use a few notes of a string melody from a Rolling Stones orchestral album in exchange for half of The Verve's royalties on ""Bitter Sweet Symphony."" But the Stones' manager sued The Verve for plagiarism, saying Verve's use was not just a small sample.",Music
e1jmnd,28,"Today I learned that The Wham-O company, founded in 1948 and famous for coining the term ""frisbee"", was named after their first product, the Wham-O slingshot.",Music
e1sdp8,32,Today I learned that there is an emotional support alligator named Wally who comforts the elderly and children that have disabilities.,Psychology
e1jr0r,25,"Today I learned that there can be a tie at the Oscars, and it’s happened 6 times before",SciTech
e1q19g,26,Today I learned that there is a cat breed that is 50% domestic cat and 50% wild serval! You can teach him to fetch and sit! It is also the largest cat breed that’s legal to keep (in my country anyway),Pets_Animals
e1t5c9,27,Today I learned that Tonga's King George V voluntarily relinquished most of his power and announced he would be guided by his Prime Minister's recommendations on most matters. The King also sold off lucrative business interests as part of the announcement,Other
e12agg,46702,Today I learned that a fisherman in Florida hooked a swordfish so big that it dragged his boat for 20 miles and fought for eight hours before he could pull it in. It turned out to be the biggest swordfish ever caught in Florida waters.,Politics
e19u2g,31563,"Today I learned that Amy Carter (daughter of President Jimmy Carter), has been arrested 4 times: three times for protesting against Apartheid and once for protesting against CIA recruitment in college",Politics
e14rbw,12147,"Today I learned that Jalapeño peppers and Chipotle peppers are the same pepper - Chipotle peppers are Jalapeños that have been aged to maturity, dried, and smoked.",Food_Drink
e0ykzx,8218,"Today I learned that Dr. Archibald spent several years acting as the mate of a female whooping crane sleeping, dancing, and building nests with her as part of an effort to save the species from extinction. He received award for his work.",Art_Event
e1862d,9433,Today I learned that Pythagoras cannot have been the first to discover the Pythagorean theorem because it was known and used by the Babylonians over a millennium before he was born.,Other
e0xscy,5226,Today I learned that Saudi Arabia accidentally printed textbooks showing Yoda sitting next to the king.,Literature
e0yrey,3094,"Today I learned that in Germany, Denmark and Finland (amongst others), your baby's name must indicate the gender. So if you wanted to name your beautiful baby girl Gary, for example, they'd refuse.",Literature
e18jm9,2825,"Today I learned that Norway leads the world in commercial whaling, hunting hundreds more than Japan per year despite its much smaller population.",Politics
e113zl,1357,"Today I learned that Kurt Cobain almost banned Dave Grohl from playing at Nirvana's Unplugged because he didn't like how Grohl sounded playing drums with sticks at the rehearsals. Finally, Grohl perfomed using the wire brushes and sizzle sticks he recieved as an ""early Christmas present"" from the album's producer.",Art_Event
e18yx8,1186,"Today I learned that there is a formula that can determine the correct amount of caffeine needed for optimal performance, based on factors like amount of sleep.",Math
e17pnm,969,"Today I learned that the HEPA filter was conceived during WWII to guard soldiers and scientists, especially those working on the Manhattan Project, from radioactive particles.",Other
e189cy,971,"Today I learned that Adam Jones, the guitarist for Tool, is also a sculptor, designer and makeup artist who worked on blockbuster films like Jurassic Park, Terminator 2 and Dances With Wolves.",Music
e16zdx,857,"Today I learned that Jon Bon Jovi owns restaurants in New Jersey & there are no prices on the menu. If you are unable to pay the suggested donation, you may still enjoy a delicious meal.",Other
e14lvi,459,Today I learned that alligators love marshmallows. Tour companies regularly use them to reward gators who come close to the boat.,Art_Event
e0xzik,443,Today I learned that Ford used an astrologer from California to determine which date they would launch the new Ford Taurus. They paid the astrologer $500.,SciTech
e15cvb,413,"Today I learned that The amount of solar energy reaching the surface of Earth is so vast that in one year it is about twice as much as will ever be obtained from all of the Earth's non-renewable resources of coal, oil, natural gas, and mined uranium combined",SciTech
e13ihj,261,"Today I learned that the ribbon seal, a rarely seen animal that lives in the Arctic and Subarctic. Their bodies have white strips that look like ribbons.",Pets_Animals
e19i29,227,"Today I learned that the famous science fiction novel The War of the Worlds inspired engineer Robert H. Goddard to invent the liquid fuel rocket and multistage rocket, making the Apollo moon landings possible.",Literature
e0z867,157,"Today I learned that wool is not antimicrobial: In fact, wool supports more bacteria than cotton, polyester or nylon. However, the odor intensity of bacteria living in wool is lower than bacteria that reside in other textiles.",SciTech
e11hlt,142,Today I learned that all the gold mined in the world can be held in a cubed container measuring 21 meters on each side.,SciTech
e1c4dz,171,Today I learned that Business Insider ranks US only at 58th in list of countries in the world with the most freedom.,Other
e173s9,131,"Today I learned that Binney, working with his wife, Alice Stead Binney, who coined the name Crayola by combining the French word for chalk, craie, with the first part of oleaginous, the oily paraffin wax used to make the crayon.",Other
e172zq,113,"Today I learned that the actress who portrayed the iconic character 'Vasquez' from the 1986 film Aliens, Jenette Goldstein, also portrays character John Conner's foster mother in 1991's Terminator 2 - both movies directed by James Cameron.",Movies_TV
e16s96,115,"Today I learned that the US presidential election in Maryland in 1832 came down to a difference of 6 votes, giving Henry Clay a margin of 0.01%",Politics
e12q2e,91,"Today I learned that Viagra was discovered accidentally. During clinical trials of sildenafil-now Viagra, for angina, male volunteers reported getting long lasting erections from the pills they were being given.",Other
e13ii1,83,Today I learned that zero gravity does literally not exist anywhere in the universe.,SciTech
e13gop,76,Today I learned that Everest was originally meant to be pronounced as Mount EVE-rest,Travel_Geo
e12zs3,70,Today I learned that the band Panic! at the Disco currently has only one member: Brendon Urie,Music
e0zct2,68,Today I learned that neutron stars were mistaken for aliens by the first people to discover them due to their periodic Radio pulses,SciTech
e1d288,113,"Today I learned that One of Nelson Mandela's favorite songs was Dolly Parton's ""Jolene."" After receiving permission from the prison guards, he often played Dolly's songs for fellow inmates during his imprisonment at Robben Island.",Travel_Geo
e183rm,64,Today I learned that only 42% of Manhattan residents were born in New York State. In Midtown Manhattan that number drops to 34%.,Other
e0yqi6,60,"Today I learned that in Kuşköy, village in northern Turkey, people developed whistling language, which allows them to communicate without speaking",SciTech
e1bak9,54,"Today I learned that despite being different colors, bell peppers are all the same species",Food_Drink
e16ecm,54,Today I learned that PBS affiliate WCVE's Studio and Transmitter is actually located on Sesame Street.,Movies_TV
e18dge,47,Today I learned that Princess Elizabeth acceded to the throne of the United Kingdom while she was staying at a treehouse in Kenya,Other
e14ebb,43,Today I learned that there's a satirical version of the Pasadena Rose Parade called the Doo Dah Parade which was started in 1978 all because the city wouldn't allow parades on Sundays,Art_Event
e19zeb,43,Today I learned that Medical Maggots are a brand name of Maggots used for treating skin and soft tissue wounds.,Other
e19swr,49,Today I learned that There's a Disorder Called Prosopagnosics. It is where you can no longer recognize people's faces. It is caused by head trauma. Developmental prosopagnosia is where you cannot recognize faces from birth.,Psychology
e19ft9,46,"Today I learned that Miniature portraits first appeared in the 1520s, only going out of fashion in 1839 with the advent of photography.",Fashion
e0yxdf,45,"Today I learned that the phrase 'Little Green Men' to describe aliens was coined by journalists, and not based on any eyewitnesses accounts of UFO encounters",Literature
e12lh5,38,"Today I learned that Ken Block, the rally driver and creator of Gymkhana, founded DC shoes",Fashion
e11lh4,34,"Today I learned that Jack Marshall, jazz guitarist and household name, also wrote the Munsters theme song.",Music
e0xz8s,31,Today I learned that 40% of patients in ICUs with septic shock have serum levels of vitamin C supporting a diagnosis of scurvy. The inability to generate vitamin C makes humans very susceptible to dysfunction in a variety of biochemical pathways that are vital for surviving a critical illness such as sepsis.,SciTech
e1abba,37,Today I learned that Mussolini's granddaughter Alessandra Mussolini in the 80s released a J-POP album,Music
e17r0j,33,"Today I learned that elephant's trunk contains around 100,000 different muscles.",Other
e1bp5k,33,"Today I learned that the designer of the Courier font (that font that makes screenplays look typewritten), changed his mind about naming it Messenger because ""a letter can be just an ordinary messenger, or it can be the courier, which radiates dignity, prestige, and stability"".",Literature
e17tu8,26,"Today I learned that According to the Constitution of Ireland, the official name of the nation is Ireland(Éire in Irish), not Republic of Ireland.",Politics
e178jo,28,"Today I learned that some buildings in Tokyo have postal codes for each floor of the building, which causes some wards to have hundreds of postal codes. In particular, Minato-ku has over 800.",Games
e10mg1,26,Today I learned that There is a stock exchange of pirates.,Other
e15juh,23,"Today I learned that when Stan Lee was asked about his opinion on Wings' song ""Magneto and Titanium Man"", which included his characters Magneto, Titanium Man and the Crimson Dynamo, he called it ""terrific"".",Literature
8most3,107179,Today I learned that Yao Ming's conservation campaigns has led to a 50% drop in shark fin soup consumption in China. He is now working on poaching as well.,Other
76s4vh,60215,"Today I learned that the Retail Credit Company's public image took such a beating after a series of congressional testimonies that they changed their name. Today, they are known as Equifax",Other
5ve1sy,60209,"Today I learned that Due to the Taliban dynamiting two famous 4th century giant statues of Buddha for their status as idols, excavators of the site discovered a cave network filled with 5th-9th century artwork and another, previously unknown giant statue of Buddha within",Other
7aasx4,60152,Today I learned that Belugas can mimic the human voice so well a diver believed his colleagues were trying to talk to him when in fact it was the whale,Psychology
7nxt2g,60117,Today I learned that vocal jazz legend Ella Fitzgerald was born with perfect pitch so precise that the band musicians she worked with would tune their instruments to her voice.,Music
bokt1i,60095,"Today I learned that In an episode of the Simpsons that aired in 2003, Homer gave his email address as ChunkyLover53@aol.com. The episode's writer, Matt Selman, signed up for the ChunkyLover53 email address beforehand and within minutes of the show's airing found his inbox packed to its 999-message limit.",Movies_TV
7rr1rt,60054,"Today I learned that Reggie Miller, NBA Hall of Famer, couldn't escape his older sister Cheryl's shadow while in high school. On January 26, 1982, he scored a career high 40 points. He tried bragging about it on the car ride home, only to find out Cheryl scored 105 points and broken 8 national records!",SciTech
8u0zx7,60013,Today I learned that Manhattan's 4 last remaining phone booths are free of charge,SciTech
6j0xi6,59993,"Today I learned that Kit Kat is produced globally by NESTLE, except in the US where it's made by their competitor HERSHEY",Other
7qf8wv,59986,Today I learned that Sears once offered mail order houses. You'd select your house then Sears would ship it to you by RailRoad and you'd assemble it yourself based on the instructions,Other
biqbwi,59926,Today I learned that Bill Haast began extracting snake venom at 15 years old. He founded the Miami Serpentarium and injected himself with venom for 60+ years. His blood was used to save 21 snakebite victims. He created a venom serum to cure polio. He was bitten over 170 times and lived to be 100.,Other
6o5baj,59904,"Today I learned that a teenager fooled an entire school, multiple police officers, and a car dealership that he was the youngest State Representative ever. He was escorted to the school, given a tour, and spoke to the high school students about being involved in politics.",SciTech
c4q3uw,59863,"Today I learned that Don Rickles passed away before he was able to record any dialogue for Toy Story 4. Rather than replacing him, Disney reviewed 25 years of material from the first three films, video games, and other media; they were able to assemble enough dialogue to cover the entire film.",Movies_TV
77m4pn,59862,"Today I learned that Thomas Jefferson studied the Quran (as well as many other religious texts) and criticized Islam much as he did Christianity and Judaism. Regardless, he believed each should have equal rights in America",Religion
78pw8x,59819,"Today I learned that in 1986, 12 members of a Florida jury got stuck in the courthouse elevator for 20 minutes. The jurors were hearing a case against the Otis elevator company.",Politics
8k3o4v,59807,"Today I learned that Phantom traffic jams (queues of traffic not caused by vehicle collisions or roadworks) are the result of a single driver braking suddenly, causing each successive car to break to a greater degree, creating a wave of stopped or slowed traffic.",SciTech
7n8jl5,59743,"Today I learned that Unsolved Mysteries' host Robert Stack was often skeptical of the paranormal stories that the show covered. While recording narration for the show's segments, he would occasionally turn to his producer and exclaim ""come on, Raymond!""",Literature
6qog0k,59740,Today I learned that one man won $6 million in one night from one casino. Don Johnson singlehandedly ruined the Tropicana's April 2011 revenue through blackjack; he'd already won $9 million at two other casinos. He is now banned from most Atlantic City casinos.,Art_Event
7enb1p,78199,You should know that Your last chance to save the freedom of fairly priced internet access is ENDING. Make our voices heard here!,SciTech
2qmsqf,6499,"You should know that in the United States, you can put a lost ID in any mailbox and the postal service will deliver it to the mailing address on the card",Other
335hh2,5937,You should know that Frito-Lay just shrank all of their chip bags but are still charging the same price. Family size bags are now the size of the original regular bags,Other
37cbic,4641,"You should know that if you lost your Android Smartphone, you can open the URL ""google.com/android/devicemanager"" to check its GPS position or to let it ring if you lost it at home (even if it's set to silent!)",SciTech
1a0292,4025,"You should know that this kind of deadbolt is not safe, at all [GIF]",Phatic
18i98q,3958,You should know that the yellow dog project,Pets_Animals
1bkobf,3514,You should know that VLC can also rip from YouTube,SciTech
2hp7ww,3493,"You should know that On YouTube, pressing ""K"" will always pause/play the video no matter where you've clicked last on the page",Movies_TV
152frs,3138,"Facebook Really Wants To Be Hated, Will Launch Auto-Play Video Ads In 2013",Movies_TV
35d2k4,3059,"You should know that if you're trying to quit smoking you should register for texts from http://smokefree.gov/smokefreetxt You'll receive motivational texts a few times a day as well as support when you text ""crave"". Worth a shot if you're serious about quitting. It's helping me.",Other
14nyxu,2969,You should know that suits. [x-post from mfa],Other
13ips2,2961,"You should know that there is a website called Debatepedia, which is like a Wikipedia of debates - an encyclopedia of pro and con arguments and quotes on critical issues",SciTech
1bnudy,2826,You should know that common tips for efficiency around the home,Other
1h1p4w,2697,You should know that when quoting a person on reddit all you have to is highlight the text you want to quote and then hit reply,Literature
1a9oi6,2481,You should know that the difference between accuracy and precision. ,SciTech
108m4h,2428,What we've learned from Wikileaks,Phatic
1alf8y,2412,"You should know that Ticketmaster's privacy policy basically states that they will keep your information, they will spam you and that they will sell your information to a third-party so so they can spam you too.",Art_Event
182m57,2322,You should know that Compilation: An album of 101 helpful things to know.,Music
11s8yt,2313,You should know that These 99 lifehacks...in easy to understand photos. So. Clever.,Other
172h29,2159,You should know that 13 stargazing events in 2013 [x-post r/space],Art_Event
eru5yk,120,don't laugh at people when they don't know much about something you are familiar with. They could be much more knowledgeable than you in their own area.,Psychology
erz65r,73,Make a 5-10 minute video documenting the state of your life right now. In 10 years time you'll be very glad you did.,Movies_TV
es6qxf,62,"Every few months take a look at what you’ve posted on social media, Facebook wall, Instagram feed, etc., to ensure it really does align with your values and isn’t just things you’ve posted giving it little to no thought.",SciTech
erwzwy,30,"If you have trouble backing a trailer because you have to turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction you want the trailer to go, try holding the steering wheel at the bottom. Now if you want the trailer to go to the right just move your hand to the right..",SciTech
es22o7,35,"Keep a document or spreadsheet with the names of your friends/family/coworkers. Whenever you hear them talk about something they like in conversation, write it next to their name. This document will become your instruction manual for making the people around you happy.",Psychology
es0l28,18,"If you look at the person's elbow when you go to high five them, you will never miss.",Other
erumny,12,"Don't drink coffee every day, you'll build up a tolerance, if you only drink it every so often you'll get the effects much more",Food_Drink
es1jmv,10,"If you want to buy something online, you should use the incognito mode. It's likely that you get better prices that way.",Other
erste7,8,"tearing leafy greens, as opposed to cutting them, will reduce browning, as the tearing will break the plant around its cells. Similarly, coating cut apples, avocados, etc in citrus, helps reduce oxidation.",SciTech
erz1iq,4,"If you’re running low on funds and are getting hit with overdraft fees, buy a prepaid gift card and use that until that you can get a positive balance. Many banks will charge overdraft fees per transaction, so if you buy one prepaid card, you get one fee. (Be careful for negative balance fees)",Other
ervokk,6,"Take a picture of your keys. If you lose them, you'll have a picture to show people.",SciTech
es1suu,4,"If you're short on cash but need a service, check universities in your area. You can often get discounted or free services (Haircuts, Massages, and even Dental Work) by volunteering yourself/property for educational purposes.",Other
erxf6m,4,"in need of reliable trade services (plumber, electrician, etc)? Ask you local estate agents for their reccomdations.",Other
eru25m,3,"Google doesn't want you saving a syllable and saying ""Okay Goog"", but it's terribly worth it.",SciTech
es1iey,3,"If you are afraid you won't stay in touch with a friend, choose a random date in the future (6 months, a year...) and write their phone along with ""Call & meet up!"" into your calendar. Repeat with more friends until that you don't acutally remember who's number is who's and when the day comes, call!",Weather_Time
es2zt5,1,When initiating any type of mobile message; try to send the whole content in a single message rather than separate messages. It will avoid any annoyances caused due to multiple notification sounds.,SciTech
es7w16,0,"if you don’t have access to eye drops and have dry eyes, try plucking your nose hairs to naturally trigger tears.",Other
eryqy8,0,"When copy and pasting a link, if it's really long you can delete the ? and everything to the right of it to make it shorter",SciTech
es4c75,0,"if you have to go for a medical check-up, try to go in the closing hours instead of the opening ones, you'll find much less people to wait.",Other
erz3rl,0,Need a cash advance? Send the money to a friend through venmo and have them send it back to avoid any fees.,Other
ermkei,254,"Check in on your friend’s mental health. Keep asking how they’re doing. Some people don’t want to bother others with their problems, but they desperately want someone to talk to.",Other
ergtqi,212,"If your goal in life is to be useful to others, you can start by figuring out how to be useful to yourself.",Math
eroz1t,68,"After writing a long essay, highlight the text and have your computer read it back to you. Hearing your essay out loud will help to catch any grammar or spelling errors you may have made.",SciTech
erlgye,54,"If a service dog approaches you without their owner, they need your help!",Pets_Animals
erenxw,50,"When registering for online services, enter Germany or other EU countries as your location to get better privacy features by default because of GDPR.",SciTech
erkzsu,47,"If you're planning a big life event (wedding, baby, graduation, etc.) create an email account specifically for that event. That way you can register and shop online and avoid reminder and promotional emails being sent to your daily use email after the event has ended.",Art_Event
erqjnw,38,"If you set something on top of your car, also set your keys on top of your car.",SciTech
erj1j8,15,"If you want to memorize something, listen to a song you know really well while reading through it. In my experience, my brain associates the lines of the thing I'm memorizing with the different parts of the song, so while saying the lines out loud, I know what's coming next!",SciTech
ereqf8,16,"If you want to remove a price tag that is stuck on an object like books seamlessly, attach a small bit of sellotape on top and peel it off - the price tag will come right off.",Other
erk61t,14,"If you’re shopping at a store that offers rewards when you sign up with a phone number, but you haven’t signed up, area code + 867-5309 has worked at every store I’ve tried.",Other
err4r7,15,If you're an Android user and are tired of ads in every app (as well as in the web) download this app called Blokada by searching it up on Google. Blocks all ads in every app FOR FREE. Works like a charm.,SciTech
erk4v8,11,"When shopping for shoes with laces (especially for kids), consider that flat-style laces stay tied better than round ones, so buy a substitute pair of laces if you are getting shoes that come with round ones.",Fashion
eray2l,10,"don't park near the entrance of a store, park near the trolley return",Phatic
erorrp,12,Want to avoid fishing drawstrings out of your sweater hoods? Tie the strings in a bow before washing and problem solved!,Math
erp4gw,7,Holding down Ctrl+Shift and pressing T will reopen your last closed tab in chrome.,Other
erev7k,8,"Instead of purchasing an expensive cargo organizer for your vehicle (vans, hatchbacks, and station wagons in particular), pick up some stackable laundry baskets. They make carrying goods into the home easier as well as providing easily accessible storage in a vehicle.",Other
erj5yh,6,Save a top from your ketchup and mustard squeeze bottles so that when someone messes it up you can get your spare and put the yucky one in the dishwasher.,Food_Drink
erqwp5,3,open bags sugar and weetabix over the sink to avoid making a mess of counter tops,Food_Drink
erpfc7,3,"When trying to overlap text with images, Google Slides is one of the most easiest and useful for this.",SciTech
erf12h,6,"if someone is insulting you if you ignore them long enough, they'll usually stop because they get bored. They thrive off of your reactions.",Psychology
ers02h,1,Double tapping on a comment automatically upvotes it,Politics
errkx8,2,"If you ever get lost in a maze, cave, or mine, remember the right hand rule. Simply put your right hand on a wall and keep it there and start walking you will inevitably get to the exit",Politics
erndlv,2,"if you leave a bad of chips open for too long, and they seem like they've gone stale, don't just throw the bag away. Often times there's a top layer of stale chips while the ones beneath are still good.",Food_Drink
erjffh,2,one of the buttons on a gas pump turns off the sound for ads.,SciTech
erpw7j,0,Shrink the size of your PDFs using wecompress.com,SciTech
eremnw,0,"If you're trying to wear a pair of shoes that are slightly too big, put on an extra pair of socks to make them fit better.",Fashion
erf3c4,0,Buy yourself a pack of underwear that are uncomfortable. If you're a slacker these will be notification you need to do laundry. You will exhaust all other options till you get to them as they are uncomfortable.,Psychology
erd7mu,0,"Don't update youtube if they ask you as if it very possible that the update will fix the problem with the ads when you go to the end of the video and click ""replay""",Movies_TV
erhyzp,0,": Don’t tell a foreigner their English sounds great. It’s most likely offensive as, these days, most have studied it from an early age just like you.",SciTech
er7w4i,155,If you use Outlook desktop to manage email add a one minute delay to every email you send. It is always half a second later you hit send that you realize that you forgot to add something. You can then go to outgoing mail and find it waiting for you,SciTech
er55m0,100,"If someone offers you gum or a mint, take it. You probably need it and they're too polite to say.",Other
er3r0z,90,"If a company or person says you will become ""financially independent"", it's an MLM/scam",Other
er5ka3,67,Make your password a positive affirmation or mantra to give yourself a boost every time you type it in.,Psychology
eqzxbo,63,"When watching an youtube video with lots of ads, just skip to the end and hit replay, it will drop all the ads",Movies_TV
eqvi6g,54,LPT:If you need to find out a ring size for a Gift just start a conversation about hearing a ring size being the same as a shoe size. Usually they will say no so then you can call bs and get the info. If they say yes just go look at her shoes. Very helpful for surprise engagements and gifts.,Fashion
er8b8n,36,"If someone mentions an important fact about themselves (birthday, pet name, etc.) that you’ll probably forget, take a note of it in contact’s notes on your phone. Saves the awkward situation of having to ask again, and helps show you that you care.",Other
eqvek3,23,Check your seating options for your flight online within the last few hours before the flight. Cancellations may have been made that open up new seating options you didn't have when you originally booked the flight.,Other
er7qsf,24,"The best shopping carts are in the parking lot, they probably didn't get all the way out there with a busted wheel.",Other
eqwhv5,17,"Anyone w/ ridiculous medical bills: Google ""medical billing advocates"" & call one near you. They'll negotiate lower bills for you.",SciTech
eqvsyv,12,"You can stop adblock or subscription notification occurring on website's by pressing ""stop loading""-button, when text is loaded but ads aren't.",SciTech
er8qxa,8,"That double down arrow button beside the add comment tab on Reddit, you can hold and drag to anywhere on screen and it stays there.",SciTech
eraque,12,If you ever forget your WiFi password or you want to get your school WiFi password etc. Just type this command into the command line of a computer already connected to that WiFi: netsh wlan show profile WiFi-name key=clear,SciTech
eqyil6,1,"After scraping off any snow or ice, if your car windows are frozen shut, open and firmly close the doors to unstick them.",Weather_Time
er9r4h,0,"When done drinking from a squeeze water bottle, squeeze it just a little more (and hold the squeeze) before taking it out of your mouth. This way it doesn’t make the loud suction noise.",Other
eqf8z6,21197,Windows key + V brings up a Clipboard panel which shows the history of items you’ve copied to the clipboard.,Other
eqr256,298,"Learn to identify ""Recreational Eating"" in your life, and to moderate it the way you do other forms of recreation. It can help shape/re-shape the way you approach eating and ultimately your health in general.",Other
eqhn9q,228,"If your car is starting to overheat, turn on the heater. Cars heat the interior with heat from the engine, so this will actually pull the heat away.",Weather_Time
eqsh0b,111,Don’t connect your phone number to your Facebook. People on dating apps who you give your number to can paste it into Facebook and find you without knowing your last name.,SciTech
eqlbqx,86,"Before you propose, schedule a manicure appoint for your (soon to be) fiancée for the day after you’re going to propose. She’s going to be taking pictures and showing off her new ring, she’ll really appreciate it!",Art_Event
eqjsqu,44,"Consider opting for in-store pickup when shopping online instead of shipping to your home. This “counts” as sales for your local store vs. a random location where the company ships from, helping your local economy/job market",Art_Event
eqm3o5,31,"if you want to make changes in your life but feel overwhelmed, set a small change/goal for each month. Individually they’re small changes, but 12 small changes = a big change.",Psychology
eqot3q,19,You can do frame-by-frame scrubbing on youtube using the dot and the comma.,SciTech
eqs1zr,10,"You can be as nice to a person as you can be, they can still turn on you.",Phatic
eqrhhr,12,Make sure to enable the safe search option on your browsers and/or search engines at work. It will save you the embarrassment of NSFW stuff on your screen.,SciTech
eqr8t1,9,"Make a copy of your keys and put them on a keychain and put that in a safe place. That way if you ever lose your keys, you can read knowing you have that backup keyring.",SciTech
eqq3u6,9,"Every few years or so, pull a fresh few inches of rope from the pull-starter handle of your lawn or snow machine and the a new stopper knot and cut off the old frayed end. Starter ropes hardly ever break at a convenient time and this preventative measure can save a lot of hassle.",Weather_Time
eqokx4,9,Windows key + L Locks your PC. Same as CTRL+ALT+DEL but simpler and easier.,Games
eql87v,5,Windows key + X allows you to crop a screenshot and it's automatically on your clipboard.,SciTech
eqk3s9,5,"When booking your flight ticket, avoid sitting in the back of the aircraft. If there is turbulence, the back will feel the heaviest of the turbulence.",Other
eqm5du,7,Put whatever alarm clock on the opposite end of the room or just away from wherever your sleeping. It forces you to get out of bed and turn off the alarm.,Weather_Time
eqk38h,6,"If you're trying to log into a wifi network that has browser-based login (Starbucks, airplane, etc) and can't load the login page, go to 123.com in your browser. (Far easier to remember than a long IP address, and it always works.)",SciTech
eqkn4j,4,"if you can't do any good when no one's watching, don't end up doing anything BAD either.",Psychology
eqk0an,3,Use hand sanitizer and a throwaway rag to wipe off the paint that tow companies use when your car gets towed.,SciTech
eqjk9w,0,"If you're learning workouts from vedio instructions, Use your smartphone's camera in Slow-motion mode to observe your moves. By this way, you can compare and correct your mistakes.",SciTech
eqlwf9,0,"A good conversation starter with an acquaintance is to look and see who your friends in common are on facebook, and discuss how you both know them.",Other
eql93g,0,If you need hot water from the sink faster in the morning. Let the shower run on full heat for a few seconds. This will get hot water running through the pipes of your home quicker.,Weather_Time
eqk4d2,1,If you cant open a jar use a bottle opener to pull the lid away from the jar and break the vacuum seal,SciTech
eqtsc2,0,"Just learn. About as much as you can. A primary way this can help is by knowing exactly what needs fixed when something is broken, so you don’t overpay.",Psychology
eqsw7x,0,"always trust that gut feeling, no one knows you better than your subconscious.",Psychology
eq44gj,729,"If a news story tells you how to feel, it's not news.",News
epzmbg,192,"You can use your selfie camera to get a better view when you have to plug cables in behind something and you can't properly see, like a TV.",Movies_TV
eq35aj,166,Taking a silent pause always sounds more professional than saying “umm”. Get in the practice of pausing while thinking rather than using filler words.,Games
eqctyu,26,"if you are buying something online that can't be returned, mark that it's a gift so you can return it in-store. Even though it will be store credit, it is better than losing money.",Other
eq3x1a,23,Don't take shortcuts until that you know how to get there the long way. You'll understand the full process better.,Psychology
epya2l,20,"Before getting a mortgage, financing a car or any type of loan you'll be paying interest to, find a credit repair company or dispute negative delinquencies yourself.. This way you'll get approved for a lower interest rate.",SciTech
eqd962,11,"When in an interview, avoid or limit using ""To be honest"" as much as possible. Reason? It's ambiguous. It can also mean - you were not honest so far in the interview.",Psychology
eq0xuh,13,Don’t point out someone’s stress or frustration to them. You’ll only make it worse. Just help them relax instead.,Psychology
eqchc7,10,"Take your kiddos to the pool after dinner, bring their pjs, let them shower and bring them home tired and ready for bed.",Other
eqdakl,2,"If you want to know how nice a town is, join their subreddit. If you are thinking about moving there, you will really know what it’s like.",Other
eqcyg4,2,"You can buy a bottle of Chick-fil-A sauce at Walmart. It's called ""chicken dipping sauce.""",Food_Drink
eq7z3i,3,Wrap a hand towel around the glass of your French coffee press while it brews. It keeps your coffee hotter for longer in your desired pre-heated tumbler.,Food_Drink
eq1ggd,4,Don’t eat too many walnuts. The high fibre and oil in them can cause vicious diarrhoea.,Food_Drink
eqcyoq,1,"Buy a 12 pack of those cheap gym towels to have at your disposal, especially if you have pets or kids. Having a stack of towels that you’re not worried about staining to clean up the next mess comes in very handy",Pets_Animals
epzm5s,0,"Sound bounces off flat surfaces. If you need to communicate with someone in another room or behind you, review your surroundings and bounce your voice like a billiard ball",SciTech
eq3hfg,0,The next comment button is movable on the Reddit app.,SciTech
eq0ydw,0,"To disable auto-play on a YouTube song for mobile devices, drag the song to the end. Cancel the autoplay count down. Now play the song from the beginning.",SciTech
eq06hg,0,Use numbers in the password you type most frequently to improve your number row typing accuracy.,SciTech
epq2md,610,"when visiting your grandparents, ask them to teach you something that's interesting or important to them. Chatting is fine, but asking for something specific shows you care about them, and gives them a chance to feel purpose",Other
epm0zs,211,"Use the Notes app to make yourself a to-do list each morning. Then, take a screenshot of it and set it as your lock screen. That way, when you pick up your phone throughout the day, you'll be reminded of what needs to get done.",SciTech
eptfgm,121,"Always Google words you don't understand when browsing online, it's so easy to do yet really improves one's vocabulary",SciTech
epsuhp,58,"After cleaning up broken glass, duct tape does a great job of pulling the shards you can't see out of your fingers.",Sex_Profanity
eptd5h,30,"- If you ever want to tip contractor staff that have done work for you, give it to the staff themselves. Employers and management often pocket the money themselves and say nothing about it to the staff.",Other
epkkjy,23,"If you're feeling low and want to make things in life, try making small changes to your day to improve your current self. The motivation to create new habits for the better can significantly make you feel better than you are feeling right now.",Psychology
epow7n,17,kicking a wall can get rid of snow on shoes better and faster than stomping.,Weather_Time
epu8hi,12,"People can see when you're active on instagram so you can't ignore their DMs without it being awkward. To turn off this feature, go into the privacy settings and simply turn it off. It only takes a few seconds.",Psychology
eps0y1,8,"Wet your nails before cutting them and they won't fly away off the clipper. Then when you're done, scratch them on your jeans to make them soft.",Pets_Animals
epxp9y,12,On mobile reddit you can clear all of your inbox notifications by tapping on the 3 dots in the corner and selecting mark all as read.,SciTech
epwaj9,9,"If you forget someone's name, run through the alphabet in your mind. Sometimes even the first letter of their name will help jog your memory.",Psychology
epmzi0,9,"practice every day tasks with the hand you don't usually use,if you injure your dominant hand it will make life easier.",Psychology
epwb45,8,Want chewy cookies days after baking? Store them in Tupperware with a few slices of sandwich bread; the moisture in the bread will be absorbed by the cookies keeping them soft,Food_Drink
eprkzl,9,most toilets flush with more strength if you hold the lever down for a few seconds instead of pushing it down and releasing it.,SciTech
eprd0f,9,If you plan on taking the stairs don't put your hands in your pockets. It could save your life.,Other
epwv9b,5,"When a youtube link starts with ""dQw4"", it's most likely a rickroll.",SciTech
epxh8c,5,Always check your car's oil level and hub cap temperature when you stop at filling stations as a habit.,Weather_Time
eptvzl,5,Most modern stall doors can be lifted off their hinges in case of emergency,Politics
epnr9d,5,"When making a grilled cheese sandwich, cover the pan with a lid. This creates the perfect environment for the cheese to melt but still allows the bread to get golden and crispy.",Food_Drink
eppm51,5,"Want to teach kids about saving money? Try the Penny Challenge: Day 1 - Save $0.01, Day 2 - Save $0.02; Day 100 - $1, Day 365 - $3.65. In the end, they will have saved $667.95!",Other
eplb9f,1,"Contrary to popular sayings, don't TELL someone you love them but instead make them FEEL you do with your actions. Your actions speak louder than words ever will.",Other
epx3fk,1,You can run Adblock Plus and UBlock Origin at the same time.,Math
ephn6m,0,"when in a confrontation, pick your battles based on ""do I win?"" Instead of the ""principal of the thing"". Fighting a battle that costs you energy, time, money, or emotional stress just for the principal of the thing is almost never worth it. This also makes things a lot easier to let go.",Psychology
epxe0y,0,"When expanding lists on your computer, start with the last plus sign and work your way up, backwards. It wont bring you to the top of the page each time you do so like it would normally.",SciTech
epvn6x,0,"If your shirt is wrinkly and you have no means to iron it/steam it - only dry yourself off 70% of way after a shower. Immediately put on the shirt, and the moisture will leave it much straighter.",Fashion
eprhlr,0,Avoid unhealthy snacking by storing your snacks behind a selection of fresh fruit in your pantry.,Food_Drink
epnrg8,0,Stall handles have notches on the other side of the door- pay attention to which way they're oriented for locked and unlocked positions so in the future you don't need to push on the doors gently to see if it's occupied.,SciTech
epq04t,0,"When refilling a hot water bottle, be sure to re-use the water already in it. Not only does it save water but it saves boiling too much water unnecessarily.",SciTech
epmpz7,0,"Cancel Netflix straight after you subscribe. You still get your entire month, but there could be a few days after your month expires where you wouldn't watch anything, so you're effectively getting those days for free. Once you want to watch a show again, repeat the process.",SciTech
epntnt,0,"if you can't return lent money in a week, don't borrow it.",Other
ep3fnv,1452,"If you want an elderly person who'd have trouble with smart phones to take a photo of you, set the photo app timer to 10 seconds, press the button before giving them the phone and tell them to just point the phone so they can see you in the screen. You can even count down together.",SciTech
ep9ayn,183,"Keep a picture of your car, license plate and VIN in your phone. If in case your vehicle is stolen, you can have this info handy to provide to law enforcement.",Politics
epdcil,63,"Grate your own cheese. It’s cheaper, the block keeps longer, and it melts better without the anti-caking dust the pre-shredded stuff has all over it",Food_Drink
epdxhs,51,"When calling 911 for immediate assistance, the first thing you should tell them is your current location. As soon as they have an address, they send units to you.",Other
ep9i64,38,"Never buy a car with only one key or if you do, make a deal. It's likely that second key will cost you $100's of dollars.",SciTech
epe8in,34,Having a bad day? Take 15-30min and look-up bloopers and outtakes from your favourite movies and TV Shows.,Movies_TV
epg2rw,26,"if you’re overwhelmed by housework, put on music and do one task per song. At the end of each song switch what you’re doing, like dishes, laundry, tidying a room, vacuuming, or the room you’re working on, no matter where you’re up to. Keep switching back and forth each song until that it’s all done.",Music
epf675,24,"If using eye drops in the typical way is difficult for you, close your eyes and drop some near the tear duct before reopening",Other
epdtpo,22,"If you have the cheapest option for Netflix you're paying to stream one screen only, you can still download content on other screens and watch simultaneously",SciTech
epef38,19,"If you are using Windows 10, you can significantly improve your startup times by going to Task Manager > Advanced > Startup and disabling a lot of the tasks that are starting with your PC.",Other
epax3s,11,"Always keep a full toolkit in your car boot/trunk, even if you never use it on the car, you may be surprised how much use you DO get out of it.",SciTech
ep43kk,10,Going to NYC? Go to Flushing instead of Chinatown. Go to Arthur Avenue in the Bronx instead of Little Italy.,Travel_Geo
epfebv,10,"If root vegetables become sloppy and soft, add cold water to a bowl, leave the vegetables in the bowl over night in the fridge. They become hard and tastier again. Also works with salad",Food_Drink
epc0ss,7,"When calculating salary differences, take your cost of living into account. For instance, increasing your net salary from 40k to 50k (25% increase) can actually translate into a 100% increase in your savings if your cost of living is 30k.",Other
epav5q,7,Drinking cold water speeds up your metabolism and will help you lose weight naturally.,Food_Drink
epg0d7,8,Don't worry about what other people think about you. Just try and be who you want to be when people think about you.,Religion
ep48ha,7,"If you plan on hunting for after- holiday sales, consider visiting a College town a few weeks after. Most students leave campus for the holidays, so prices drop even lower than other places and there is usually more left over inventory as well.",Travel_Geo
epex5z,6,In many areas the postman can sell you postage on the spot at pickup,Other
ep9dvf,6,"If you find yourself turning off your alarm and not getting up in the morning, put your alarm far away from your bed so you have to get up to turn it off",Weather_Time
epg517,4,In Excel hold down shift and drag an area to move it in between something else.,Art_Event
ep4tl2,3,"If you use Spotify and there’s an unreleased song or just a song that isn’t on Spotify for whatever reason, search the song name under podcasts. If it’s by a popular enough artist, you should find it.",Music
epgtod,7,"Being completely quiet, doing nothing 5 mins a day increases your imagination.",Psychology
ep1wcl,2,When traveling to or from Australia wipe your phone. Border force can and will search it and if you don't give up your encryption you can and will be jailed.,Politics
epf7d9,1,"Get a water bottle, not only will you drink more water but you'll also have less dishes to wash.",Food_Drink
epah0u,1,"You can sidestep Youtube red’s “feature” of letting you have videos keep playing while not in the app, by downloading Discord and either joining or making a server with a voice channel that has RythmBot. Just request song and playlist links in the voice channel and it’ll keep playing for you",SciTech
epa579,1,Always forgetting things? Just text whatever to yourself then reference that when needed.,Psychology
ep8w2c,1,"If the instructions for your new device are written in shoddy English, use a translation software to read the portion of the instructions written in the manufacturer's original language. The results will often be much more coherent.",SciTech
ep5b58,2,Never ship a used laptop to Mexico. The process to get it through customs takes forever and requires a lot of paperwork. New laptops are OK.,Other
ep9ndc,0,"If a train ticket is the same price to go an extra 50 miles or so on the same line as your usual journey, buy the longer-range ticket as it will still be valid if you miss your stop",Art_Event
ep6i7d,0,"Always walk around with easy access to a book. It's a conversation starter, makes you look more interesting, and you might even read it and learn something.",Literature
ep7g8s,0,"If you do not know how to pronounce someone's name and you have to either meet with them or talk to them over the phone, call them during some hour you think they won't answer and check their voicemail to see how THEY pronounce their own name.",Other
ep9nqa,0,"When flying, you can go to the counter and ask for a different seat. This way you can request an aisle, window, or emergency row seat without paying extra.",Politics
eoyy96,173,Let someone know you're picking up the tab for a meal AFTER they've ordered. This allows a considerate friend to order what s/he wants freely and also prevents a colleague/acquaintance from taking advantage of your generosity.,Other
eoxb24,56,Make yourself look as old as possible in your Drivers License photo. Then for the next 10 years everyone will think you're aging amazingly.,Politics
eoky6k,36,"If your inhaler's empty, put it in warm water for a few seconds. You should be able to get another couple of toots from it.",Weather_Time
eojto9,26,"Whenever you google any question and want good answers, add ""reddit"" at the end of your search. This will make Reddit threads pop up with the same question and will have very helpful and informative answers.",SciTech
eoup21,28,Start writing stand up jokes daily. Just do it in a notes page on your phone. It forces you to find the funny in everything and it will make you laugh every day.,Other
eoo5nc,22,"if you make a mistake while others are watching, know that you're giving those others permission to be human. Even better, if you handle it well your aplomb will help them do the same. Everyone wins.",Psychology
eom3vy,19,"Pay attention to the direction someone’s feet are pointing when in conversation. If they’re not pointing directly at you, you may not have their full attention or they may want to keep the conversation fairly short.",Psychology
eoqvfg,16,"Hoard honey, it lasts forever and with the decline of the honeybee population, in the future it will potentially be worth many times what it is now.",SciTech
eozncu,14,"If you do something above and beyond for someone, don’t draw attention to it. They may never notice, but if they do it will mean exponentially more to them than if you mentioned it.",Psychology
eojdsi,12,Buying a 2015 or newer Jeep? Plan on replacing the transmission within your first 10k miles. Ask any current Jeep owner to confirm,SciTech
eotzun,11,"The Tasty App is really great for people trying to include more cooking in their routine. Although it might seem like a viral cliche, the videos included with the recipe are helpful!",Food_Drink
eonyi7,13,"If you’ve decided to eat out tonight, especially a restaurant you’ve never been to, check online to see if they have an app or a rewards program. They’re usually free to sign up, and often offer free food to first time customers!",Food_Drink
eowc0m,5,"If you're nervous about exercising/being judged at the gym, go to the gym in the town next to yours. You will most likely know no one and the added 10-20 minutes total is worth the peace of mind and will produce a healthier and happier lifestyle",Psychology
eoqd7t,6,If you’re about to enter a room where you might catch someone in an awkward situation; Either knock OR creak the door open for 1-2 seconds before fully entering to give the other side time to say something.,Psychology
eozxx4,1,"To skip a video advertisement on iPhone apps which will not show the cross(x) button, double tap the home button and single tap to return back to the ad. Now the cross button is available.",Movies_TV
eonlwp,0,You can safely call out a Reddit post that was reposted too much over time by saying it's a classic.,Literature
eom2ft,0,"The best hangover breakfast is a banana, water, honey on crackers, and a multivitamin.",Food_Drink
eosxbs,0,"When potty training, spray the toddler's potty with cooking spray for easy clean up",Food_Drink
eompah,0,"don't wait for your employer to pay for your training. No paid training once a year in Las Vegas will help you become an expert. You need to learn new things and train every day, by yourself!",Other
eo5nsq,5055,"If you don't have a good teacher at school, learn what you need to from YouTube. Thousands of teachers producing high quality content that you can rewind and relisten to if you need further understanding.",SciTech
eo32gg,1039,- Put an onion in the freezer for 5 minutes before cutting it. The cold stops the onion from producing compounds that sting your eyes.,Food_Drink
eod10i,721,"if you're feeling down, compete a simple task around the home/office. When I'm feeling down all day and I do a simple task like the dishes, when I'm done, the sense of accomplishment helps my mood tremendously",Psychology
eo5h4x,123,"Tired of seeing political posts on mobile? Block the user of the post(s), especially if their karma is almost all from posts. Many that make the front page are the same handful of users/bots.",SciTech
eoi5j0,139,"When someone comes to you with an issue in their life, it is not always a good idea to compare it to something affecting your own. Occasionally, people want attention to be focused on them, rather than it be downplayed by others.",Psychology
eo9bko,73,Using CTRL+SHIFT+V will paste text without the source formatting.,SciTech
eo5aja,24,"If someone asks you to share inappropriate personal information, tell them ""You first."" By turning it back on them, they'll often realize they are uncomfortable providing that information and it wasn't an appropriate question to ask.",Other
eobm28,23,"Avoid ads dispersed throughout a YouTube video by skipping to a point after each ad, then just going back to the beginning.",Movies_TV
eof06w,16,"if you don’t have a good teacher at school, then learn what you can from the public library. The information is going to be much better vetted and more reliable than what you find on the internet. If there’s something missing, you’ll have a good",SciTech
eo8zs3,12,Confused on what to get as a gift for someone close? Ask them to guess what you got fo them and try meeting their expectation as per their guess. Old underhand trick but almost always works!,Other
eo8qrw,11,"When someone says they volunteer, don't respond with ""I could never do that because SPECIFIC REASON HERE."" Such a response defends your pride, instead of praising another's choice to volunteer. Example: ""I could never volunteer at an animal shelter. I'd have to take all those cute dogs home!""",Pets_Animals
eo5vns,8,"Leave a copy of your house key with someone you trust. If you ever get locked out, your family or friend could bring you your key and save you a bunch of time and money",Other
eo5fx4,8,"If you're in a subway or somewhere else with low internet connection and your spotify won't load your downloaded playlists as quick as you want, turn your mobile data off and on.",Music
eo39hd,6,You can use your smartphone with gloves on if you lick the tip of your gloved finger. Works with screen protectors too.,SciTech
eohzyk,1,": If you're riding a motorbike in a countryside area and run out of petrol , you can tilt your motorbike on one side (0°) that both wheel will get lifted , keep it that way for a minute and try to kickstart your bike again, it will give you enough fuel/time to run to the next petrol pump.",SciTech
eoelmm,2,Have a bad experience at a food establishment? Fill out the 'contact us' form online and your next visit will likely be on them.,Food_Drink
eo8wue,2,Use a Dry Erase Marker to Erase Permanent Marker from a Dry Erase Board,SciTech
eockw6,2,"Sometimes finding motivation is just about making time. If you can fix a certain time to doing something, it’s almost guaranteed to be a little easier to get it over with. Also, never begin a task with the “I should have...” thinking, because that only holds you back.",Psychology
eo5sg1,2,If your hands get cold easily wear touchscreen compatible gloves when using a laptop so you can keep your fingers warm and still move the mouse,SciTech
eoidh4,0,"If you’re buying cookies or baked goods, try to do it in the morning. Bakeries and restaurants usually don’t restock until that the next day.",Food_Drink
eo1zvp,0,"Never lend anyone any money. If they're really your friends, they'll understand.",Other
enpvad,1973,"Have a complexe Wi-Fi password set with some strong random password generator and then, use a QRcode generator to have it print and easily being accessible for you and your friends. (by scanning it)",SciTech
enx55f,139,"College Freshmen, do not rush to buy books required for class. Check your school libraries and public libraries first. Especially in big school systems like University of California, you can find almost every single book you will need for class.",Literature
enn1ku,105,"Make a checklist of things you need when traveling and stick it on your closet door. Every time you realize you forgot to pack something, add it to the list when you get back. Saves you time running around trying to remember what you will need each time you have to pack.",Psychology
enld3o,102,"- When visiting a new city and you want to go out and try different restaurants, if possible, take a walk through town during the first days of the week. The restaurants that are full on Monday's and Tuesday's are the generally really good ones.",Art_Event
eo0pgm,118,Put monthly or bi-monthly reminders on your phone calendar to call different extended family members. A lot of older relatives are lonely and even a five-minute phone call can make their whole week.,Weather_Time
enu3tw,95,"if you are leaving a voicemail and want to skip the message, just press asterisk to go straight to the beep",SciTech
enmdr4,49,"If you struggle making conversation talk about a pet. Lots of people have pets and love them. Everyone has lots of funny stories and anecdotes, alot of them relatable.",Pets_Animals
enttvt,42,Even though money goes in and out of your account automatically doesn't mean you never have to look at your bank account. Just a quick daily check of your balance and spendings will keep you out of a lot of troubles.,Other
enqyk5,29,"Watch carefully the special things your partner does for you, especially the 'misses' when they are taking guesses at what you like. Those are the special things they would like done for them.",Psychology
enubq1,24,Start a positive habit on Saturday. Gives you two non work days to build momentum before Monday kicks you in the face.,Other
enmbp9,19,"Have you ever scrolled on reddit for hours and accidentally hit some button that took you back to the top? Don’t try to scroll back down like you normally would. Tap and hold down the scroll bar on the right, then drag down, to find the last post you saw much quicker.",SciTech
enqkx6,15,"You don’t need a Costco membership to purchase alcohol in the following 8 states: Arizona, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Indiana, Massachusetts, and Michigan.",Politics
entuby,18,"It’s ultimately not the workout you do that changes your body/how you look, it’s your diet. A machine needs the proper fuel.",Other
eo19l1,15,"When you lend money to a friend in need, think of it a gift, while telling them it's a loan. If you don't get it back, you've helped a friend in need, if you do it's a bonus.",Other
enogu0,16,Buy emergency contraceptive (Plan B) before you need it.,Other
eny9yo,11,"Looking for New Ideas for an Invention? Go to Subreddits Like Mildlyinfuriating and Assholedesign, Find a Problem That Needs to Be Solved and Invent the Solution",Other
eo18ah,13,"Health is wealth. Don't take it for granted if you have good health. Exercise at least one hour a day to take care of it walking/ biking/swimming/weights, etc. Don't wait to find something you LOVE to do. Just start now if you're not doing it already.",Other
enxidp,4,"When searching for anything online, if you want to exclude a certain website, do -(insert webpage name here). For example: Julius Caesar -Wikipedia",SciTech
enxz4c,2,"Google ""word coach"" if you want to expand your English-language vocabulary",SciTech
envh19,4,"Blend and freeze any unused or leftover vegetables to use as quick, healthy and tasty home made stock cubes",Food_Drink
enswy6,3,"In the Reddit App you can move the ""skip down button"". Just hold it and move it anywhere on the screen. It's quit convenient if you want to scroll with your left hand.",SciTech
enxqba,2,"If you have the flu and are vomiting, drink a sports drink like Gatorade/Powerade instead of water — it'll not only keep you hydrated and replenish your electrolytes (which will end your vomiting sooner), but it will also make it taste less appalling and keep something in your stomach to expel",Food_Drink
enxrq7,2,Trying to read a news article but it says you’ve used up your free articles for the month? Use incognito to bypass the paywall.,News
enrd0j,2,"When watching a playlist on YouTube, press the End key to go to the next video",Movies_TV
envway,0,"when you’ve settled in your hotel room and heated your frozen dinner but forgot to get a fork, use two coffee stirrers from the in-room packet as chopsticks.",Food_Drink
enu1je,1,"When eating ice cream straight from the container, place it in a beanie to keep it from melting too fast",Food_Drink
enpqtz,0,"If you don’t wanna forget something, write your reminders on a tab on Google so every time you go on the internet you’ll see it.",SciTech
enws0u,0,"Use chopsticks to eat noodles, ramen, or similar snacks while working at the computer in order to keep your keyboard and fingers clean",SciTech
enbis4,5479,"Instead of spending a day shopping, spend a day cleaning out your closet. You will find clothes you didn't realize you had and re-discover old favorites you thought you had lost. Plus, it's free!",Other
en95u7,2486,Don’t set things down on the roof of your car. Put them on the hood in front of the driver. You can’t forget they’re there when you get in to drive off.,SciTech
enbmp8,381,"If you want tacos from Chipotle, order a burrito bowl instead. Then ask for taco shells on the side. They are free and usually you’ll get more food from ordering a bowl. Also your shells won’t get soggy if you decide to order takeout!",Food_Drink
enj3j4,138,"If you’re planning on getting rid of luggage, consider cleaning it up and taking it to local foster homes. Many times children are forced to move their belongings in garbage bags.",Politics
en6dvk,45,When you're in an elevator that malfunctions press the emergency button for at least 5 seconds. A lot of people use to panic in that situation and just press the button for a small amount of time.,Psychology
enb7ci,32,"When buying a dog jacket, avoid the fleece lined ones. They create static against your dogs fur and are uncomfortable for your dog to wear.",Pets_Animals
en7u2x,27,If you make plans with a group months in advance. Remind them periodically or at least the week before the date so they don't make conflicting plans and it just ruins everyone's time.,Other
enc7n4,24,"When cooking meat that produces grease, if you don’t plan on saving or immediately using the grease for something else, set the pan/container off to the side and let the grease solidify before disposing of it. This way you avoid burns, clogged lines, or damage to the sewer/septic system.",Food_Drink
enjc9m,27,"If you ever find yourself in a conversation and don’t know what to talk about, ask questions. People naturally love to talk about themselves.",Other
en6f0x,18,"If you tend to be uncomfortable or get self conscious about what you're wearing for an event (a date for example) wear the outfit you're going to wear for it the day beforehand. Even if it's a bit dressy or fancy go about your day as usual; shopping, getting coffee, etc. It will help a lot.",Art_Event
enkbft,38,"if you have eucalyptus trees, learning the process of air rooting can produce more trees, which can be shipped and planted in Australia in order to help save the newly endangered koala population. A true lifeprotip.",Politics
enipaf,19,Don’t be afraid to engage and answer questions on the first day in a new class. It makes it easier to do again in the future and can open the class up more.,SciTech
enb4qa,16,"when replacing any item, do not discard of old one before new is FULLY functional and ready for use",Other
enbnp1,15,Short-sighted and need to read something at a distance? Create a pinhole by curling your forefinger and look through it with one eye closed. Voila! The text is now closer and readable.,SciTech
enbwyn,12,Have 2 credit cards - one you use for only recurring subscription services and one only for purchases in person. That way if you lose your in person card or it’s stolen you don’t have to change the payment details on your subscriptions.,Other
enjg2e,15,"if you lose your iPhone on silent in your home, plug your AirPods in and say “hey Siri, set an alarm for 1 minute from now”",Weather_Time
enidbi,11,"When trying to measure something like rope or cable, your arm span fingertip to fingertip is roughly equal to your height.",Math
en69g5,12,Freeze Cool Pops Vertically so you can cut the top without touching the frozen ice.,Food_Drink
en67u8,13,Sanitise your phone often. We touch all kinds of things and then our phone with those hands. It’s probably the dirtiest thing we have on ourselves at all times.,SciTech
enhc6o,12,"If you get a call from an unknown number; answer, then stay silent. Automated phone calls will often hang up if there’s no response",SciTech
enhrrk,5,"When you're pouring a drink into a cup from a can, twist the can during the pour, this allows air to enter the can more smoothly...cheers!",SciTech
engsvo,7,"When traveling by flight, make use of your time disconnected while in airplane mode to do basic housekeeping on your phone such as uninstalling apps you no longer need, deleting old or toxic contacts, or even updating the wallpaper to give it a fresh breath of air.",SciTech
enc4t2,8,Ever join an open wi-fi that then prompts you to a sign in page? Press Use without Internet/ Keep connection and turn on a VPN.,SciTech
en9k3v,5,"If you’re at a bar or restaurant and the staff accidentally spills something on you, you can ask for them to pay for your dry cleaning and they will usually pick up the bill.",Politics
eniozr,4,"If you need to bring sensitive/exposed electronics into a warm environment after they've been sitting in the cold for a while, put them in something waterproof before starting to warm them up so the condensation will form on that instead of your electronics",SciTech
encdj6,6,Do your shoelaces often come untied? Try crossing them the opposite way you normally do (e.g. left over right instead of right over left). Then proceed as usual.,Psychology
enawie,4,If you need to clean a large mouse pad use a lint roller.,Pets_Animals
enizx1,2,right click chrome tab and click “Reopen closed tab”,Music
enj6a4,2,"If you have a cognitively impaired elderly relative who has an electric recliner or lift chair, make sure the chair is away from the wall when it is in the fully reclined position. If not, it is possible for them to recline the chair right through the drywall.",Politics
enhemh,2,Tell others about your goals/tasks to do. It can encourage you to put effort into your goals/tasks if you know others are aware of them,Psychology
engl4r,3,"you don't always need to spend money on doorbell cams or CCTV systems. Sometimes a simple note like ""Smile, you're on camera"" is enough of a detterrant for package thiefs.",Other
enfk5r,2,Always google “where to watch” before [any movie or show] before renting it. It just might be free somewhere.,Movies_TV
en6ian,2,"if you have an item of clothing you safety pin, attach the safety pin to the label, so it is always to hand (can't sew/not worth taking to be altered)",Other
enkr5y,4,"Go through your YouTube history, as far back as you can, and build a wordcloud out of it or play around with data, it helps you get an idea of your hobbies, passions, and interests over time.",SciTech
eng31x,1,"If your gloves are way too big (e.g. cleaning rubber gloves), put the left one on the right hand and vice versa. They'll be nicely tight and give you a better grip.",Sports
eneaqs,0,"Before a night at the bar/pub/ tavern, delete all ongoing text threads on your phone.",SciTech
eng3ss,0,"You can do your grocery shopping online. Any item on Amazon that has the green word ""fresh"" next to it, you can have delivered to your home same day.",Other
enecw9,0,If you're cold this winter season turn on the GPS on your phone and it'll turn into a hard warmer within a few minutes,SciTech
en8qj6,0,"if you are walking around at night, turn on your cellphone flashlight so others can see you. Drivers will thank you!",SciTech
ene7zz,0,"Use chopsticks to eat noodles, ramen, or similar snacks while working at the computer in order to keep your keyboard and fingers clean",SciTech
emq66s,2835,"If your baby has that one stuffed animal that they're inseparable with, buy two of them and rotate them so that they get equally worn. You'll be so glad when they lose one and you have a backup.",Pets_Animals
emw0ui,1378,"When calling customer service numbers, say their name back to them and ask how their day is going and be patient. They‘ll be more inclined to help you",Psychology
en2dgx,341,"If you're reading stories to your children, record yourself reading each story. Your children can listen to them if you aren't available and if something ever happens to you, your children will value the recordings immensely.",Literature
ems79v,166,If they won't show you the questions; Don't believe the results of the Survey or Poll.,Politics
emtv38,141,"Create a new playlist on the first of each month containing the music you are currently listening to. Over the course of time you will see the evolution of your music taste, and have a musical time capsule that can take you back to different times of your life.",Music
en23ja,142,"if your child is annoying you with endless questions, ask them a question back and tell them to think really hard about it.. Those three seconds of silence while they’re thinking is a mini paradise.",Psychology
emy2nq,49,"If you want to give your significant other a subtle hint on a gift for an upcoming occasion, Search for it on Google/Facebook/Instagram using their phone. They will start getting ads for it and possibly get it thinking it was their idea.",SciTech
emy47d,39,Taking an uber or a lyft out of an airport? Avoid airport surcharges by taking a shuttle to a car rental facility or hotel.,SciTech
en3r3w,37,"If you think someone is checking you out at a bar, yawn. If you see them yawning a couple seconds later you have your confirmation.",Psychology
emzxvc,39,"If someone is unwilling to consider something you’re advocating for, ask them what would change their mind or what they would propose instead. This will instantly disarm them and make them reconsider your point of view.",Psychology
emp4g3,34,"If you ever think you are at the lowest point of life, then rejoice. For whatever that will happen next can only be better.",Religion
en4nv7,32,Slow down. Speeding on the road doesn’t get you anywhere that much faster. Walking as fast as you can will only make you a few seconds earlier to an appointment. Give yourself time to get places and slow down. You’ll feel much more relaxed when you get there.,Psychology
emuzgu,27,"If you choose to film someone freaking out at you, film them with the selfie camera so they are able to see themselves acting irrationally. This will often make them stop when they see their anger on film (unless you are the instigator)",Movies_TV
emrhub,19,Set up a keyboard shortcut on your phone to quickly enter your email by only typing a few characters.,SciTech
en12h7,16,"Whenever signing up for a new service such as PayPal or Uber, ask one of your friends or family who already use it to invite you. This way your friend gets a referral bonus of like $25 or $100. You can ask your friend to share the bonus or buy you coffee.",Other
emqybc,16,"- If you're struggling to find the job you want, try applying to openings that have remained vacant for awhile. Often times the reason for this is that the organization is not finding qualified candidates. If you are well-qualified for the position, you might find yourself with an interview.",Other
en3abw,7,"If you need space for an app in your cellphone, go to ""Storage"" and look for ""data stored in cache"", usually it needs from 1-2 GB of data that isn't needed. The cache is the equivalent to trash data.",SciTech
empbqg,4,"Occasionally check the lost and found at school/work/etc, you never know if you’ll find something you hadn’t realized you lost.",SciTech
emopxz,3,Always keep some kind of contact info in your wallet/purse in case you lose it.,Politics
en4ecz,2,Beware if you are planning to marry someone who is receiving disability benefits because you are signing on to support them for life even if you divorce.,Politics
emzy9d,2,"When you use a soap till it's thin as a card, you can use your hand to squeeze it into a ball to prevent it from breaking apart.",Other
en2u2g,1,"If you are to tired to get out of bed, tickle your feet.",Other
en2xij,0,"Sniff the milk's cap from a distance, if good get incrementally closer to sticking your nose close to opening in case the stench is always most intense there but not nonexistent at the cap like a wine cork.",Other
emwcm6,0,"If you want your clothes to smell good, put a few sticks of gum all around your clothes drawer. They do not need to be opened from it's casing.",Other
emapxq,188,"If you are low on funds and need a really warm jacket, buy a hunting jacket in January when they are on clearance. It'll be cheap and warmer than most jackets, and people won't be able to see you.",Fashion
emcwbp,142,Don’t bring your guitar to a party unless the host invites you to—without you asking first.,Art_Event
em90bu,75,"When moving to a new city/workplace, familiarize yourself with new surroundings using Google Street View to reduce stress associated with changing environment",SciTech
emjwg0,62,"If meteor fireball passes over your town, don’t stare out the window at its contrail. After the 2013 Chelyabinsk meteor flashed overhead, the shock/blast wave arrived 90 seconds later, injuring 1,000+ with flying broken glass.",SciTech
emilse,66,"When searching for something you won’t immediately buy, use incognito mode so directed Ads won’t follow you everywhere forcing you to impulse buy",SciTech
emlp2t,20,"Teachers and students can download Microsoft Education 365 and get all Microsoft Office programs for free, as opposed to the typical $99.99/year subscription price.",SciTech
emglzs,14,"Next time you take a bath, time it, that way you’ll have a reference for how long your tub takes to fill up. You can set an alarm thereafter, avoiding all the future stress of forgetting it’s running and any potential water damage as a result.",SciTech
emd8nl,13,"Check out your local community groups on Facebook. Many of them are dedicated ""free"" groups where people list items such as clothes, shoes, furniture, baby items and other household things for free. Many items are new or lightly used.",SciTech
emi05f,14,"If you enjoy hard-boiled eggs but hate peeling them, try making them in a pressure cooker. Consistently makes peeling them a million times easier.",Food_Drink
emjpii,9,"Dont choose an air freshener that you love. Pick one that smells ""ok"". Otherwise, you will slowly associate your favorite smells with masking something that smells bad.",Psychology
emlu09,6,"Review your cell / internet / cable bill. Odds are you've had your plan for a while and your provider could have better rates. Heck, there may even be a promotion you can get. Squeeze them a little and get yourself a better deal!",SciTech
embe8t,6,you need to love yourself before you can expect someone else to love you,Other
emkmsh,7,"Pulverize stale bread in food processor or blender to make fine breadcrumbs with long shelf life, useful for breading as well as thickening soups and sauces",Food_Drink
emfdux,6,"If you bought your phone for cash but have a at&t sim make sure your phone is unlocked and you can switch carriers any time, 9/10 at&t will lock your phone even if you own it",SciTech
emo8ff,6,Always mark your parking spot on gmap before parking in unknown area.,Politics
emmknk,3,Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.,Psychology
emke97,3,when peeling hard boiled eggs run them under a strong stream of water from the faucet. The water gets under the shell and helps blast it off easily as you peel.,Food_Drink
emg54q,4,"if you’re looking to switch gyms, wait until that January. Almost every gym has a promotion going on.",SciTech
emciel,4,"- if your bread has gone stale, pop it in the microwave for 15 or so seconds to soften it up!",Food_Drink
emawjb,2,Use baking paper to prevent the cheese from your sandwich to stick to your sandwichtoaster,Food_Drink
emoeth,6,": before going for a road trip, make sure to check the tire pressure in your spare wheel.",SciTech
emhrja,1,"Want a reminder that everyone around you has just as dull lives as you? Go to youtube, mash your keyboard a few times, filter by under 4 minutes. Click on any video with a low ammount of views.",Movies_TV
emhj7b,0,"If on your PC you have too many Windows open and want to open something that is in desktop, the fastest way to do so is pressing Win + D. This will minimize every window you have open. You can also use this command to see the desktop for a moment, and use it again to reopen all windows again.",Other
emmzs1,0,Wear a housecoat backwards lying in bed to make your own ‘Snuggie’. No more colds arms while viewing your late night devices.,Psychology
emkbtm,0,Cute bank teller? Don't hit on her because she knows how much money you have or don't have.,Other
emi3tf,0,"You will get better life pro tips at r/shittylifeprotips, or other subs alike than here",SciTech
emibyt,0,"It you don't want electric static shocks, don't wear wool socks.",Phatic
emmjfl,0,If you use a bluetooth speaker in the shower with a tub do this after your out. Just put the speaker in the middle and you'll get better sound. Good if you take a while at the sink,SciTech
elz4g4,4112,"if you have an Amaxon Alexa device and say ""Alexa activate emergency CPR"" it will guide you through what you need to do. In stressful situations people panic and being instructed can really help",Psychology
elyxxk,128,"If you forgot to bring something on vacation, check out a local thrift store to replace it before going to a big box store. You'll pay less, meet locals, maybe go to an area of town you wouldn't have, and usually support a neat community cause.",Other
elwgfw,113,Holding the Shift key when inserting a USB drive into your computer disables autorun of files on the drive (handy if you are concerned the drive may have viruses),SciTech
elzrig,105,"If you’re introducing two people to each other, think of something that they have in common (an interest, activity, hobby, etc.) and share that with the two of them. It will allow them to forge a relationship and takes pressure off you to try and “carry” the whole conversation.",Other
em2zt7,45,"If you get a call from a scammer asking about your internet or computer, tell them your computer has linux on it.",SciTech
elzt0o,33,"If you have something incredibly important you need to remember, write down the information or reminder then take a photo. You can then make it your screensaver for the day, and there's no way you can miss it!",Psychology
elquo2,20,"Want to play YouTube in the background on your phone without paying for premium? Open it in an incognito tab, then switch to desktop mode.",SciTech
em36jm,14,"If you ride a busy subway, take your backpack or purse off and place it between your feet. This helps fit more passengers during business periods.",Other
em20yh,11,"When interacting with someone that has an eye problem in one eye. Focus their good eye, helps both people interact better.",Psychology
em3xbo,7,"google power toys, it's an experimental piece of Microsoft software (you can find it on github posted by Microsoft) and when you hold down the windows key it shows you all of the windows shortcuts and even adds new ones",SciTech
em2pyy,7,"If you really really dislike someone, buy their kids anything with the word “beads” in the name.",Psychology
em0i0g,7,"Similar to YouTube, if you want to skip the majority of ads on a movie on YouTube TV, skip through the whole movie to the end and watch the 5 ads and then you won't have any other ads throughout the whole movie.",Movies_TV
em62b2,4,"If you are active duty military, a lot of credit card companies will waive any annual fees you have on your cards.",Other
em11w7,5,"If you have a sour stomach, eat some chocolate, it will help get rid of the acidic taste when you burp.",Other
em01nc,5,"when you get a wedding invite, put it in your calendar as 'Name & Name' and opt to repeat it yearly. Now you'll never forget their anniversary.",Art_Event
elu96q,5,"Instead of criticism, ask for challenge. A criticism is often taken personally and can be demotivating. Challenging someone on their work invites a defence and can lead to a better outcome.",Psychology
elt0hj,4,"If you have to use the washroom at somebody's house for the first time, check the flush before doing the deed. You can save yourself the embarrassment of asking them, or dreading it not working after you're finished.",Psychology
elrx3f,5,The smaller nutella jars come with a rubber top that is the perfect size to go on opened canned good in the fridge.,Food_Drink
em35iz,4,"if you have to park your car overnight and the forecast is for cold weather, e.g. below zero F, leave a window cracked open slightly. That will keep moisture in the air inside the car from freezing on the inside of the windshield.",SciTech
elvxv7,2,"Wadded up plastic bags work well as packing material, and supermarkets are happy to let people raid their recycling boxes for free.",Other
elts18,2,"If you see a /r/mildlyinfuriating post that you also frequently deal with, check the comments. One of the top comments are usually a functional solution to the problem.",Psychology
em0tvs,4,"LPT:When chatting to an online chat bot for help, typing the word human will often put you straight though to someone",SciTech
em0laq,2,"Memorize your Credit Card information, it will change your life",Other
elwd4o,2,"Guys with medium length hair that never is on your side, use conditioner. You might think your hair isn't long enough, but if it's 2"" or longer, it'll work wonders. Also, one bottle will last you a lifetime with how little you will need.",Other
em0nha,0,If you get a gnarly leg cramp just drink pickle juice and it goes away in minutes,Food_Drink
eluxpc,0,you can actually use the scrollbar on mobile the way you can on computers. Just press it with your thumb and fwooosh.,SciTech
em00ik,0,Going on vacation? Leaving your car behind? Fill it up with gas before you leave so you come back to the hassle-free convenience of a full tank.,Travel_Geo
el94l9,1471,"when gathering clothes to donate, make sure to go through all your pockets so you don’t accidentally donate $20 or that bracelet you’ve been looking for. On the flip side, when you thrift, check the pockets; perhaps someone forgot something.",Other
eldn38,191,"Use a screen shot of a bunch of spreadsheets for your screensaver, so your boss doesn’t notice when you haven't been around your desk in the last hour.",Other
elnv7a,99,"If possible, try not to do business with your friends or become friends with people you do business with.",Other
elfzdh,83,"Car battery needs a jump start but no one around to help you out? Call a taxi company and ask them to help, for around $20 they'll send someone right to you.",SciTech
elewp9,30,Always check after you get off an Uber if the driver ended your trip or not. Sometimes when you have your credit card added they go extra miles without ending your trip hence charging you even after you drop off.,Other
elg0lh,22,When an artist shows you their work they are bearing their soul! Focus your comments and attention on their work. Avoid the tendency to bring up your experiences and/or comparisons with other artists,Music
elckx6,17,"To all the people who got newly engaged over the holidays, Get your engagement ring insured, it’s likely one of the most expensive things you own, it can be added to a rental insurance or an article policy for around $100 a year",Other
elgz12,20,"when filling out a form, for example when registering on a website, click on the register button at the end of it before starting to fill it out. The mandatory fields will be marked red in order for you to easily skip the optional ones.",Politics
elo9oc,16,If you’re dealing with someone that gets upset over something that seems small chances are it’s not just that thing.,Psychology
elloq6,13,"If you are having trouble on mobile reading an article due to pop-ups, just ""select all"" copy and paste it to a note pad app on your phone.",SciTech
elnep0,12,"Need cheap cheesy noodles? Use powdered Parmesan cheese, butter and milk. Make your cheesy noodles just like you would with a mac and cheese box.",Food_Drink
elfdd1,7,"If your echo dot won't stop blinking yellow ask ""Alexa, do I have any messages?"" if that doesn't work try asking ""Alexa, do I have any notifications?""",Other
elbk0m,6,One of the simplest and cheapest things you can incorporate to your home in order to make it more welcoming and beautiful is classical music. Even the simplest home will feel like palace when you have Mozart or Beethoven playing in the background.,Music
eljly2,6,"If your car is 5+ years old, check the date on your spare tire. A tire should be replaced after 10 years from manufacture even if it isn't worn out.",SciTech
eli6tr,6,"Do you wish you could be heard above all the noise in the comment section? If you wait a couple months and THEN post, you’re more likely to catch OP’s attention.",Other
elbmv2,6,Like iced coffee but don't like when it gets watered down as the ice melts? Make ice cubes out of coffee.,Food_Drink
ellvzi,5,"If you’re having trouble finding good music to listen to, check out a festival lineup",Art_Event
ela84d,5,Pouring used coffee onto plants helps them to grow.,SciTech
ellqlz,4,"When you have a treasure map in Minecraft, go to the very center, face north. Now go straight forwards until that the very back pixels of your white thing (the one that represents you) is just poking out of the cross of the x. It should be right there or within a 3 block radius.",Other
elghlr,3,If you live in a busy neighborhood and it’s a warm day leave a water bowl and the end of your driveway for dogs so they can cool down,Pets_Animals
ellcsb,1,"LPT, use a microplane for parmesan cheese instead of grating it.",Food_Drink
elq7rv,0,LPT. Allways offer to help old people when you see them in need with lifting anything. I have earned a fair bit of Cash and beer doing so.,Other
elk0oe,0,Lick your fingers before 'making it rain' so the bills more easily stick to your hand.,Sex_Profanity
elo4rv,0,a good thermos can keep your soda ice cold and bubbly all day,Food_Drink
ekvdtu,2597,When interviewing for a new job make sure to use the employee restroom before you leave. The conditions of the restroom say a great deal for how the company treats their staff.,Other
ekzhst,2366,"Dont go to Claire's for ear piercings, go to a Tattoo/Piercing Shop. Piercing guns cannot be sterilized.",Other
el59bo,1068,"If you are putting air in your tires, put some air in your spare tire as well. Some spare tires will lose air over time and you never know when you’ll need to use it.",SciTech
eksjmw,237,Never let pride get in the way of your need to ask for help. Everyone needs help sometimes.,Psychology
eky2on,119,"Melamine sponges are way cheaper on Amazon or eBay than the equivalent name brand, Magic Eraser, and cleaning your shoes is way cheaper than buying new shoes. This sub doesn't allow pics, but I posted a pic in r/frugal to show how minutes of work got rid of years of grime.",Other
ekvuwv,94,"Telling your friend ""say hi to *significant others name* for me!"" is a simple thing, but goes a long way to letting them know you approve of their relationship.",Other
eksue6,92,"Instead of saying ""I don't drink or don't smoke"" say 'I stopped drinking or smoking' people will force you less to do that and will appreciate your decision of stopping.",Other
ekryff,89,"if you want someone to shut up, agree with them.",Other
el25y9,86,"When making grilled cheese, try using garlic butter instead of regular butter. It'll jazz up your sandwich and give it some interesting flavors.",Food_Drink
el2290,84,"Sharpie is alcohol-based, which means that using isopropyl alcohol, you can remove it from non-porous surfaces",Other
el2keg,74,"When shopping for something, prior to looking at its price, ask yourself “How much would I pay for this?”",Other
el57g7,24,"When shopping for DuctTape, Buy 3M - It has the highest tension rating of all major brands.",Other
ekvtwe,21,"Try to resist the urge to tell your young children “Don’t” this or that when they’re misbehaving. Instead, redirect their attention by telling them what to do or how to behave.",Psychology
el33ql,14,"If you purchase a book from a brick&mortar, save the receipt. Use clear packing tape and cover both sides. This a) creates a free book mark for your book and b) immortalises the date of when you bought it",Literature
el5dwt,17,"if you have a task that you don’t want to forget, take a picture of it or something related to it and make that image your phone’s background. You will be reminded of the task every time you look at your phone",SciTech
ekwl6g,14,"If you think your checked luggage might be overweight, pack a small duffel bag that you can transfer some of your items into if needed. It is cheaper to check two bags than to fly with one overweight bag.",Other
el67ro,13,"Have candy stuck in your molars? Just drink warm water, the sugar dissolves right away.",Food_Drink
el5hf5,14,"If you have something that you must take with you when you leave, attach an item to it that you can’t leave without, such as your car keys or wallet. I put my car keys in my laptop bag each evening so I don’t forget my computer at home when I head out for work the next day.",SciTech
el0lwj,11,I know it sounds cheesy but money doesn’t buy happiness. Money buys pleasure. Happiness comes from within. Focus on making people around you happy and you will lead a more fulfilled life.,Other
ektskw,9,"if you have a coupon for a discount on a meal at a restaraunt, tip based on the original price of the meal.",Other
ekwhva,6,"Ladies, when flying long distances, carry all your bras in your carry on luggage. If you have to buy clothes, those are the hardest to replace.",Other
el1w2n,6,"If someone is tailgating you, just hit your windshield washers, especially if on the freeway. They'll back off.",Politics
ekygnz,7,"When you get a new piercing, always note the kind, gauge, and length of jewelry you have in. If it ever falls out, you will need to know these to replace it and the shops usually don’t keep a record.",Other
ekyc7r,4,"If you want to use your own headphones on an airplane but there are two holes for the headphone plug, then plug your headphones halfway through one of the holes. The sound should come out of both sides once you find the right depth",SciTech
el65tk,3,Press '9' to see the final product of a DIY video on YouTube.,Movies_TV
el615u,3,"Forgot an outlet converter when traveling overseas? Plug your USB charger into your hotel TV, turn it on, and BAM!",SciTech
el3579,2,"If you upload video for others to watch, select a platform that allows for 1.25x-2x playback so your (easily distracted and busy) viewers can get you to speak as fast as they can listen and understand.",Movies_TV
el3ju5,2,"To prevent mold, ALWAYS rinse the cap and nozzle of a can of Reddiwhip after each use.",Other
el1vps,0,"When buying a new phone add it to your calendar or a ""how many days since"" app to keep track how long you've owned the phone.",Weather_Time
el0hu2,0,Cancel a subscription on a new service immediately after signing up. This will prevent any unwanted bills coming in from a service that you no longer use and forgot you had.,SciTech
ekzw7j,0,The triangle next to the gas symbol on most cars fuel gauge points to the side you fill up on,SciTech
ekt2zc,0,"Wish everyone you just know, even barely, a happy new year and the best wishes this week. It will seem nice to them and may even lead to a nice conversation!",Other
eky0ff,0,"If you live in a defavourised country, dont consider having a job there. Finish your studies and than go to western Europe, eastern Asia or the States.",Other
ekvy7p,0,"If your car's tires are popped for any reason, it's always a good idea to replace all the tires so that they don't have uneven wear.",SciTech
eknytf,278,Set your stopwatch to 10 minutes and clean up around your room/house. You will be amazed at how much you can accomplish in that amount of time and how much better it feels when your space is tidier,SciTech
ekq506,67,"- In case you ever need to know which side of a boat is port and which is starboard, remember this...""There is plenty of PORT LEFT in the bottle.",Food_Drink
ekpatr,65,When en route to meet with someone and they call for an ETA be honest. That person might want to do something really quick and will use your answer to gauge if they can.,Other
eko9ov,19,Use that bottom lock on your sliding patio door. It's way more effective than just the door lock and many people don't realize how easily patio doors can be pried open that aren't locked at the bottom.,Psychology
ekr4v2,19,"When going on vacation, don’t put your home address etc on your luggage label. Put your name, email address, phone# and the address of the place you’re staying.",Other
ekhzqo,12,"If you're thinking about getting a pet, always spend time with that pet or a similar animal before actually committing. People can go their whole lives not knowing they are allergic to a certain animal/breed.",Pets_Animals
ekmpp5,12,Google Maps allows you to travel into the past. The street View can be set up to 10 years back in time. Future isn't here yet.,SciTech
ekja2i,10,if you keep breaking your yolk when frying an egg put a lid on the pan with a splash of water to steam cook the top and keep that runny yolk.,Food_Drink
ekeqjm,8,"To those with dogs: Going to the dog park is like a vacation for MOST dogs. If your dog is always getting upset at the dog park, don't muzzle them. Train them, or realize, maybe they're grumpy too and like other things.",Pets_Animals
ekoh0a,7,"when you replace your windshield wipers, throw the old ones in the trunk. That way if you do it wrong, or the new ones are defective and they fall off, you have the old ones to get home.",Politics
ekmvcv,7,"when taking a video of fireworks with your phone, try not to view the show through your phone - you'll miss it!",Art_Event
ekmygc,6,Get (or keep) a phone number from an area code outside of where you live. That way you can screen 99% of robocalls that come from “local” numbers.,SciTech
ekjspb,4,"If you don't like it when the last half of your pizza gets cold, keep it in the turned off oven until that you have finished the first half.",Food_Drink
ekohz8,2,Stuck in a room and the motion-sensing lights turned off? Turn on your phone’s flashlight and wave it in the general direction of the sensor to turn the lights back on!,SciTech
ekr116,2,If you are good at time management then your productivity will never be less. Just divide your schedule according to your life style in proper parts & follow that.,Fashion
ekl8lm,0,You can make your chair armrests laterally adjustable if you untighten the screws holding it to the chair a little.,Psychology
ekeroj,0,"Never get too excited when something fragile is in your hands, ever.",Other
ekf4jt,0,": If you didn’t know, you can keep Netflix running in the background noise of any app. +1 for multi-tasking !",SciTech
ekl930,0,"When ordering delivery from online always be sure to check there are no typos in the address or the phone number. Also, keep the ringer on your phone turned up in case the delivery driver needs to call you and ask for directions. Simple things like this can make your experience much better.",SciTech
ekfev1,0,"if you can’t remember all you’ve eaten throughout the day, you’ve eaten too much.",Food_Drink
ekkit7,0,Get your shopping cart from the outdoor cart return. You know they are good quality or other people would not have used them for their shopping.,Other
ekkrlv,0,"Everytime you go to a fast food restaurant, remove one different item from your burger and save them. Eventually, you’ll have enough items to get one free burger with all your favorite fixings.",Food_Drink
ek1nsp,19669,"if someone reaches out to you saying they’re thinking of you, take note as they are most likely someone that feels lonely often and is conscious of when others may be feeling that way. Reciprocating the thought occasionally might make them feel less alone.",Psychology
ejuuan,886,"Stop posting the 'Do not shorten 2020' tips, we've had it 75 time's in the past three days. The first time was enough.",Weather_Time
ek274p,818,"Instead of buying expensive cereal that has dried fruit, nuts, etc, simply buy a basic cereal (like Chex, corn flakes, bran flakes) and add bulk nuts and dried fruit. Add your own mix to the cereal- it’ll be cheaper and give you more variety!",Food_Drink
ek03as,275,"Set your web browser to always ask where to download files to. This will give you a prompt when shady websites try to auto download files, which you can then cancel. Do this for those people who aren’t tech savvy too, as they are more likely to open mystery files on their computers.",SciTech
ek9ugs,118,"if your friend or partner is showing you a movie that they really like and you need to leave the room for a moment, ask to pause it to show you care about their interests. If you don't they'll think you don't really care about something that's important to them.",Movies_TV
ek6gmh,105,Even-numbered highways run East/West and odd-numbered ones run North/South,Travel_Geo
ek98zd,68,"If you struggle with productivity, create a checklist of quick and simple tasks and complete it right before each work session. This will create a trigger that tricks your brain into ""work mode"" which gets stronger with time.",SciTech
ejyebi,40,Can you never figure out which side is which when you're trying to put sheets on your bed? Buy striped sheets!,Other
ek6qpd,30,Most modern microwaves have a mute function that activates by holding start for 3 seconds,SciTech
ek60t8,33,A paste of cooking oil and baking soda is great at getting sticker adhesive and other hard-to-clean goo off of non-porous surfaces,Food_Drink
ek0ms7,28,"To get rid of the watermark on saved images from Reddit, go to settings>saved image attribution, and switch it off",SciTech
ek9nq1,24,The purpose of small talk is to find out what you have in common so cycle through topics quickly until that you find common ground,Psychology
ek2t8w,19,"If you want to leave somewhere with a friend but don’t want to say so, jingle your keys and it will subconsciously signal them that it is time to go.",Other
ek79vy,16,"Those with a significant net worth held outside of their 401k, esp those with children just getting their licenses, consider an umbrella policy to protect yourself in the event of a catastrophe. If you/your child gets in a situation where you/they could be sued, it could make all the difference",Art_Event
ek1dh9,9,"Just a friendly reminder to all my fellow procrastinators, there’s probably an occasion coming up that you should go buy a card or gift for. Good luck!",Art_Event
ek0cva,10,Chew gum when cutting onions to keep your eyes from tearing up.,Food_Drink
ek5eqz,5,"when writing your name on personal items such as books, clothing etc, include your personal email in addition to a phone number. Many people change their numbers every few years, but rarely change their email.",SciTech
ek3z8n,7,"LPT. If you need to pick a gift for a child's birthday party ask the parents if the child needs/ wants anything, that way they end up with something useful and not unnecessary junk",Art_Event
ejvbu0,4,When working in retail always speak your countries language to everyone even though you hear the customer speaking to a friend in a different language. You don't want to look like you're secretly listening in on there conversation. If they speak to you and don't understand you can switch,Other
ek86oq,3,"If you do Amazon subscribe & save just for the discounts and cancel afterwards, you can have it get delivered to an Amazon Locker location and it will send the first one but will not allow you to get it delivered there as a subscription.",Other
ejyxcv,4,if you call everyone “boss” you don’t have to remember anyone’s name.,Psychology
ek00jb,3,"You can adjust zoom on photos with one finger on the Reddit mobile by double tapping, holding, and then sliding diagonally",SciTech
ek5qny,1,"If you buy a card for someone, write/print your message on a piece of paper (to insert in the card) and invite them to regift the card.",Other
ejyvmk,0,"If you feel like you are cursed when investing, buy stock of companies you hate(Comcast, Monsanto, etc). If their stocks tank, you win. If their stocks make you money, you still win.",Other
ejvq5f,0,pack an HDMI cable for vacation,Travel_Geo
ejkc84,2729,"It's not your business what other people think of you. So for the new year, give up trying to know what everyone thinks of you. You may feel better and less anxious.",Other
ejledz,26,"Reminder that all advertising/subscription emails come with an ""Unsubscribe"" button at the bottom and almost every one of them DO NOT require you to log-in to accept and are generally just a button. Do this minimal effort and gift your future-self a cleaner inbox!",SciTech
ejsi0q,21,"Now would be a good time to note down loved ones birthdays in your calendar for the year ahead, everyone likes to be remembered and feel special on their birthday.",Weather_Time
ejtgjo,20,"if you legitimately don’t want presents for your birthday ask people to donate to your favorite charity (or a charity of their choosing) instead. That way people won’t buy you gifts, per your request, but they also won’t have to worry about the awkward “do I/don’t I buy a gift” scenario.",Other
ejqb6k,19,Pair a wireless keyboard with your Smart TV so it's easier to search.,Movies_TV
ejibv5,18,"When giving a gift for a wedding, baby shower, etc. make sure to reference the gift you got them in the card. This will make it much easier for the recipient to write their thank you notes without having to make a spreadsheet or remember what each person gave them.",Other
ejj3xw,17,"Make your happiness by yourself, don’t rely on others or things which aren’t up to you. Also, don’t ask other about happiness: everyone is happy in his different and particular way, so mind about your own!",Psychology
ejo9d6,14,for High School Seniors & Parents - stock up on clearance 2020 NYE decorations to use for your graduation party! Way cheaper than the stuff you'd get in a few months.,Art_Event
ejimhs,15,"When in a debate, ask yourself what argument or evidence you would need to see in order to change your mind.",Psychology
ejsoei,15,When meeting a new couple with your significant other try and use each others names as much as possible during discussion to help the other couple remember your names,Other
ejlgv7,7,LPT:If you have the free version of SoundCloud and are tired of ads then you can just exit the app and go back into it and it will be faster then 1-2 30 second ads,SciTech
ejkeuk,6,"when using Google translate to learn phrases in another language, swap directions with the arrows between languages. It may show you how native speakers use the phrase instead of the more literal translation your original query derived.",SciTech
ejdbzu,7,"Don't throw away used coffee grounds during winter; sprinkle them on icy walkways instead of using sand or gravel. It will work just as well, and will even melt thinner ice due to its natural acidicity.",Food_Drink
ejswyo,4,LPT. Constantly dealing with smelly gym shoes (or any shoes for that matter)? Leave a dryer sheet or two in each shoe while you're not wearing them to get rid of the odor easily!,Fashion
ejno90,4,"When pouring milk/juice carton, hold the carton so the spout is on the top, further away from the rim of the drinking vessel (basically opposite of what you do), avoids splatter",Food_Drink
ejnr2e,3,"Be aware that which particular items you purchase can be shaped by Amazon's pricing, and that sometimes it may be better to overpay, and get something closer to what you want.",Other
ejn78a,4,"Instead of replying a standard “2 minutes” to a question about time, say 3 minutes. 2 is such a standard vague and overused reply. When you state anything above that it makes it more tangible and finite; thus more believable as well to the recipient that you will hold that time.",Other
ejjd89,2,"When you take a picture for a Instagram story, make sure you save the picture before adding any text or decorations so you can show it unedited to people or to have a nice memory.",SciTech
eju3h3,2,"if you receive a call from a company showing a number you would normally ring to contact said company its likely a scam, if you have any doubts on the call don't give any information away, let them know you will find their main number and call them back yourself",Other
ejhzi5,2,"Never forget your personal items (jacket, backpack, to-go box, etc.) by putting your keys on top of or inside of the item. If you get to your car without the item, you won't have your keys.",SciTech
ejmueb,0,"If you want to stop laughing, then smile unnecessarily until that you stop. If you are with people, cover your face with your hands like you are laughing and then just smile. It makes you feel uncomfortable smiling so you stop laughing.",Psychology
ejdzot,1,"I'd love to know if there's a website(s) where I can get free audiobooks? I came across a website where I can get free Ebooks, just wondering if there's something like that for audiobooks. Thank you.",SciTech
ejo5vf,0,Almost any biscuit with a chocolate coating can be used as a milk straw,Food_Drink
ejm31f,0,"If you don't need the money in your PayPal/Venmo account immediately, leave it there. Then when you next pay someone/open the app, you will be pleasantly surprised about the money you forgot about.",Other
ejs7cb,0,"Tired of getting unskippable ads? Autoplay a playlist from a music youtuber like Levi Niha. YouTube will give you ads for music making softwares, which are long and skippable almost all of the time.",Music
ejtcoh,0,while cooking if you forgot to add any condiments and would like to add it again instead of adding it directly mix it with water and add the mixture of water in food.,Food_Drink
ejovwn,0,when putting on a belt go a little pst the notch you want to use so you don’t hurt yourself taking it off.,Sex_Profanity
ejh1qk,0,use the search function to see if a tip is already posted nobody likes reposts,SciTech
ejl3o1,0,"Don't buy that expensive name brand clothing. Go online and find the brand-less version straight from the manufacture. Buy 3-5 sizes if you don't know your exact size. It will still be cheaper, and the ones that don't fit, you can give to charity.",Other
ejhn0y,0,"Frustrated with different sizes when shopping pants? Wrap the pants around your neck. Your waist is double of your neck. If a jean wraps your neck, it will fit your waist.",Fashion
ej6vyj,287,"When creating online security questions and passwords, remember the systems do not care if the answer is actually true. Using your dog’s maiden name for Favorite TV Show is easy to remember and impossible to guess.",Movies_TV
ej9hkk,77,If you’re asked for your phone number to get a gas discount or for groceries use Jenny’s number. <your area code> + 867-5309. It’s always in the system!,Other
ej0d1e,65,"Having a hard time sticking to your New Year’s Resolution? Instead of thinking of it as a lifetime change, just think of it as a 15-day challenge. In that way, you’ll get used to it without feeling any stress or pressure and be able to commit to your resolutions.",Psychology
ej1xro,53,"When traveling alone, disable fingerprint unlock, so that if you're drugged or pass out your phone cannot be unlocked.",SciTech
ej8ldc,36,"Start making Valentines Day reservations now. You can always cancel later if needed, but it’ll be near impossible to book anything come February.",Literature
ej3rm5,27,"Every debit/credit card you have, there is a customer phone number on the back. Write it down or store it in your phone. If you lose the card, you’ll have the phone number to cancel it or put it on hold until that you find it. Also, most cards have a website where you can freeze them temporarily",SciTech
ej3f5y,16,Start going over every saved post that you thought was useful. Stop procrastinating!,Psychology
ej6ekr,17,"When buying something online, first add to your cart and keep there for two days, after then go buy it. If your not even half excited as the first time you saw it, your're not that intrested.",Other
eiz3sa,11,"Use a fork to mix and eat yogurt. It mixes faster, scoops easily, and cleans the sides of most containers more efficiently.",Food_Drink
ej9akx,7,Aldi's has the best cheapest tortilla chips,Food_Drink
ej8jx4,6,- Drill a few holes in the bottom of your trash bins so they don't fill up with water when it rains.,SciTech
ej6npi,6,"If you find yourself feeling guilty for oversleeping on your days off, start pessimistically guessing what time it is before you look at the clock when you wake up. Overestimate how late it is and you'll feel relief instead of guilt or dread when you finally see the time.",Psychology
ej8rk7,6,"If you're trying to remember something but can't quite recall the correct thing (like a phone number), if you can, STOP trying to remember ASAP and just look it up, because you will most probably corrupt your future memory with the incorrect thing.",SciTech
eixihn,6,"Buy Terry cloth diapers instead of tea towels. They dry much faster, and absorb more water.",Other
ej82s7,4,"to easily tell the ripeness of a watermelon knock on it, if it sounds hollow inside, its ripe.",Food_Drink
ej7kme,3,"If you're listening to music on YouTube, switch to a different tab. This way, there will be fewer ads.",Music
ej7ruy,0,"Whenever you meet someone from work/school who might be considered your superior, before you leave, smile really big and shake their hand and say ""Thank you.""",SciTech
ej313j,0,Be nice to your zippers and they'll last forever.,Other
eiw2pu,0,"Ever want your friend or family member to stop singing? Just ask them to sing that last line again, most people will get embarrassed at the thought of singing on command and just stop all together",Music
eipuja,243,"To reduce spending online, instead of checking out, add impulse items to a wish list (Amazon, spreadsheet etc.) and shop from the list at the end of the month when all your other outgoings are done. You’ll know you can afford it then but may even change your mind about buying it at all.",Other
ein393,147,You’re far more likely to stick with your New Years resolutions if you don’t tell anyone about them. Make it a personal journey instead of a public one.,Other
ein7t4,37,"visiting somebody recently bereaved? Take them a ready meal. They will be tired and emotional, and an easy meal will be very gratefully received.",Food_Drink
eio9sj,13,"if your or your kids received wireless Bluetooth electronics for the holidays, rename the electronic with a phone number so if they are lost people can identify who they belong to.",SciTech
eirulv,10,"You can make resolutions to stop, start, change, and improve your life on any day of the year.",Psychology
einhyg,9,"LPT. On reddit - to quote someone's comment on mobile: when you're writing a comment, press the drop down arrow on the top right - highlight the text you want to quote and select ""Quote"" when it pops up.",Literature
eiq8ml,6,"You'd be surprised by how many situations a fresh razor blade can be useful in. Buy a pack of 100 from any hardware store for under $10, and it'll last you years.",Other
eimd5x,6,"On Macs, after taking a screenshot/screen recording, you can drag it anywhere from the corner.",Games
eipzp0,2,"On Gmail for Android, swipe down on your account profile pic to switch between accounts quickly.",SciTech
eimoyu,1,Add your favorite Netflix stuff to the queue on a separate profile. Now you have a reference if someone wants suggestions and can keep main queue free of things already watched,SciTech
eir3tp,0,"If you're having trouble with opening the thin produce bag at your supermarket, go to the wet produce like lettuce, get some water on your fingers, and they will open with ease",Other
eihb0n,0,"Have an Intel laptop that runs really hot? Install Intel Extreme Tuning Engine and set the Core Voltage to -0.05 at first, go as low as you can go while not crashing the system under load(it has a stress test feature too). You can get temperature drops of up to 30c!",Weather_Time
eipu3g,0,"if you run out of drinking games, play poker and bet drinks. Winner of the hand assigns however many drinks they won in the pool.",Games
einpl0,0,"When you get a free coupon for a place you don't go, try to sell it. You'll get value for something you normally wouldn't.",Other
eikrxh,0,Always check that you remember your PIN code before rebooting your mobile phone.,SciTech
eirmth,0,Unplug your charger from the wall then your phone when staying at a hotel or friends house. This should force you to put in your suitcase or car.,SciTech
eiph5w,0,"those who use reusable shopping bags please stop using plastic bags for your fruits and veggies, it defeats the purpose. Try mesh bags or no bags at all.",Other
ei4muk,159,Clean your bedroom before traveling. Will be awesome to find a tidy bedroom when coming back,Phatic
ei4wyb,58,"Almost everyone who is 'good with money' shares a common trait: they make a detailed budget for the next month and stick to it. If you've never done so, today (the 31st) is a perfect day to start.",Other
ei6drr,35,"When opening your car door in a parking lot next to other cars, put your hand on the outside of the door to ensure that the door hits your hand and not the other person's car.",SciTech
ei8dgr,30,"Use the butter wrapper to grease the pan when baking. It will have the same effect as spray, and create less waste!",Food_Drink
ei9a8m,26,"when cooking something that needs a few more minutes to be done, turn off the stove and leave the lid on.. The residual heat in the pan will continue cooking for at least an additional 15-20 minutes.",Weather_Time
ei58pc,17,"if you buy something and it goes on sale the next day, buy another one and then return one later with the full price reciept",Other
ei88n0,15,"Always be polite to police officers. Being rude will only make it more likely that you get a ticket, or worse, arrested.",Politics
ei6bha,16,- Make sure to keep your old visa gift cards around. They're super useful if you want to sign up for a free trial but don't want to be billed afterwards.,Other
eia04b,14,Don’t express concern for those working retail on a holiday — they’re only there because you’re there.,Travel_Geo
eid5nn,16,"just a friendly reminder to everyone with memberships they want to cancel, don’t forget! Happy New Years everyone!",Other
ei7c00,17,Lyft is offering free rides up to 10 dollars for NYE. Starting at 5pm-5am NYD. Everyone stay safe out there.,Art_Event
ei8ase,13,If living in a city & going out tonight then take a taxi home. Taxis don’t have surge pricing like Ubers do!,Other
ei7bm1,11,Set new year’s resolutions that are measurable (e.g. “lose 15 pounds” rather than “lose weight”) to keep yourself accountable and improve your chances of success,Other
ei882k,10,This is for your physical mailbox.When you get **unwanted solicitations** that include pre-paid postage envelopes rip up the contents of the mail you received and mail it back to them. You’ll be surprised how quickly you’ll be taken off their mailing list.,Other
ei9vs5,10,"There may come a time where you can never hear your loved ones' voices ever again. Ask them to leave you a voicemail, saying literally anything, and do the same for them, so you can always have their voices with you.",Psychology
eif6wc,6,"if it's a hot day, clean your glasses with hot water before leaving. This will prevent them from condensating until that their temperature normalizes with your body heat and the temperature outside.",Fashion
eigad7,4,"When writing dates this year try to write out 2020 instead of just 20. Other people can add 2 digits to the end of MM/DD/20 or DD/MM/20 to make the year whatever they want. For example, 01/01/20 -> 01/01/2015.",Other
eibl2n,6,On Reddit mobile you can tap and drag the scrollbar to scroll faster.,SciTech
ei71zp,6,Watch the sunset on New Years Eve rather than the NYC ball drop. You’ll be watching the original ball drop with no advertisements.,Art_Event
ei4pps,6,"It's a New Year, take this opportunity to change all of your passwords (and at least every year from now on).",Other
eigclv,8,"If you're at an informal event where you're likely to be introduced to people, make a better first impression by holding cold drinks in your left hand so that you won't have a damp, clammy handshake.",Art_Event
ei4gd3,7,"Consider basing your New Year’s resolution on a mistake you made in the past. Whenever you see the date, you can think “hindsight is 2020” to remind you of the resolution you made.",Psychology
ei0p5b,4,"When making a New Year Resolution, keep in mind that it's a goal and not a wish. Any resolution worthy of being resolved will not come easily. Expecting difficulties and failures, will improve your resiliency",Psychology
eidz2v,5,Find a solution to every problem by using the search feature on the subreddit.,Math
ei4sc0,5,"If you're still on Windows 7, get security updates TODAY. MS is dropping support.",Politics
eigdh8,4,"if you're getting hammered right now drink a glass of water, then another before you pass out.",Other
eid6ur,4,New Years: Draft all of your happy New years' texts ahead of time so you don't have to be glued to your phone at midnight,SciTech
eiausx,2,"When scrolling through Reddit, start by scrolling without looking at the posts for a while, then stop and check out posts the reverse way. You just created a point to take a break.",SciTech
eiaqa9,3,"Go through your wallet and use all punch cards, gift certificates, freebie cards, etc. that expire at the end of the year. Don’t lose out on the free stuff you may have forgotten about!",Other
eia0cp,3,Add maple syrup to your coffee instead of regular sugar. You can add less and get a better taste,Food_Drink
eibyde,2,If your young child doesn’t want to go to bed till midnight tonight just play a video of the countdown from YouTube and pretend it’s live,Movies_TV
ehk0xc,1008,"Take a photo of yourself using/wearing/enjoying a Christmas gift you received, and text it to the giver. They will love knowing you are getting use out of it.",Art_Event
ehx3vb,512,Have a senior graduating this spring? Hit all the stores January 1st for discount 2020 decorations :),Weather_Time
ehmn8o,277,"If you look at look at recipe websites on your phone, find the print button to remove all the ads and get a nice decluttered and condensed look.",Food_Drink
eht1e0,74,"For 2020, Instead of having an other unattainable resolution, set up an excel spread sheet with smaller more attainable resolutions for every month; give yourself a score /12 next year.",Other
ehzng9,70,Bored and in a situation with no internet connection? Go through your screenshots. You saved them for a reason so you might find some pretty interesting things you completely forgot about.,SciTech
ehvaog,64,"when traveling, pick up the trial sized toiletries, then the next day the staff will leave more. When you get home donate them all to a homeless shelter.",Politics
ehpvey,57,Keep a spreadsheet of all of your favorite music for the year. Do this every year of your life. Your old self will appreciate it when your memory starts fading.,Music
ehoo4e,42,"when dealing with customer service, especially after a mistake with something you paid for, remember that the person who answers the phone or email rarely had anything to do with your order\mistake. They will be more likely to help you if you don't blame them",Psychology
ehph7l,36,"if you are about to embark on a lifestyle change through diet and exercise for the new year, take photos today and then regularly through your journey. Sometimes progress is not measured by the scale, but by how clothes fit - sometimes it's hard to see progress unless in comparison photos!",SciTech
ehlm0s,18,Daily meditation will help a lot in handling the tough situations of life,Psychology
ehwb0v,17,"When your iPhone only lets you swipe to accept a call but you want to decline it, double press the power button",SciTech
eht68x,17,when your aglets (tip of a shoestring) brake use heat shrink tube to fix them.,Weather_Time
ehu87i,10,If you get super glue on your fingers use a nail file to remove it.,Other
ehojxg,5,"Lpt. Turn the brightness level of the backlight of your tv down a few notches, you prob wont notice the difference, but it will extend the life of your tv by yrs",Movies_TV
ehyhta,5,Always take a picture or jot down your lock combinations/codes in case you forget in the future,SciTech
ehxh6o,6,"pull a shopping cart in the snow instead of pushing it, congrats, you just found traction control.",Weather_Time
ehtbvy,4,"if your partner has become unfit, start going to the gym yourself and watch what happens.",Other
ehqojk,5,"Know exactly what you want before buying a car. Getting features added after the fact, *if* you even can, will likely cost more than just getting a higher trim from the get-go.",SciTech
ehoucn,3,"Coffee cups are also for sharpening knives: In a pinch, you can use the unglazed portion of the bottom of a ceramic mug/bowl/plate as a sharpening stone.",Other
ehmrzv,5,"if you are making new years resolutions, break it down into small steps. It is easier to adjust to small changes than big ones.",SciTech
ehywom,2,The start of a new decade is arguably the best excuse since 2010 to get in touch with old friends you haven't talked to in years (or decades).,Other
ehtzwn,1,"Before entering into a contract for services or software, determine how they handle customer issues (i.e. tech support, billing); if you need to talk to someone and they only do email or chat, this may save future frustration.",SciTech
ehoswk,1,Change the background and app layout of your phone to feel like you just got a new one!,SciTech
eh5yd3,1288,"Every time you give your pet a treat, ring a little bell. If your pet ever escapes outside, ring the bell and they’ll come running. Works like a charm when my indoor cat starts getting curious.",Pets_Animals
ehd3jf,209,"If you really enjoy a band's music, consider purchasing a vinyl or some merch; this is the primary way bands make their living in the streaming era",Music
ehgvi9,114,"Don’t let someone take advantage of you, then play the loyalty card on you. Too often had the position been reversed the other party wouldn’t have done the same for you. Loyalty is a two way street, any less is no better than manipulation, a grown up version of “I thought we were cool?!”",Art_Event
ehgidp,39,When using a dating app and exchanging pictures you can easily check to see if they have been taken from other websites online by using Google image search at images.google.com. Check every picture posted or sent to you especially ones too good to be true.,SciTech
ehcb40,37,Go to bed 30 minutes earlier in 2020. Will transform your health…,Other
eh9k0i,39,"If you order McNuggets, order them in multiples of four. Often times, two 4-pieces are cheaper than a 6-piece and three 4-pieces are cheaper than a 10 piece, etc.",Other
ehfl4q,37,"If you're the one taking a group picture, count to 3 and take a picture on every number.",Math
ehcdr6,31,"Mix sugary cereals with the non-sugary version (i.e. Frosties and cornflakes). It becomes not quite as unhealthy, cheaper and you can adjust the amounts you mix according to your taste",Food_Drink
eh7t85,34,"Next holiday season, buy a handful of Amazon or grocery gift cards, wrap them, and bring them to holiday gatherings. Give them to friends and family to reciprocate an unexpected gift, and redeem the leftovers in January.",Other
eh7dog,32,"you can reuse calendars from 1936, 1964, or 1992 in 2020. You can get a vintage calendar for pretty cheap on eBay.",Weather_Time
ehdgca,15,"During the upcoming year, avoid signing with a short-year format, i.e. ../../20. Someone else could exploit that by expanding out to a false full-year format (i.e. writing 19 to make the year 2019) and you might get in trouble.",Politics
ehetz3,13,Blue Dawn (the dish soap) is a fantastic stain remover and will take anything out of anything. Really!!!,Other
eh42rr,14,"If you're new on Spotify, don't avail the just yet and just keep on using it with the ads. Eventually, it will offer you a 3 month subscription for the price of one.",Other
ehfy3f,9,"Have a hard time remembering to floss every day? Leave some floss by the couch or at your desk.. when you’re watching TV, you’ll see it and it’s much easier to do it as you’re relaxing,",Other
ehia30,9,Going back to work tomorrow after a week off? Turn on your alarms!,Weather_Time
ehda5q,8,"Make a list of all the subscriptions you pay to and when you began them so you are aware of anything you no longer use, but are still paying for.",Other
ehat3n,8,"Put a piece of invisible tape on your driver's license like a handle to make pulling it out of wallets that won't let go, easier.",Politics
ehak42,6,"Sort subs where you discuss games, music, services or products on new in January. A lot of people give away freebies that they receive from the holidays on certain subs.",Other
ehccs3,4,"If you bought a real Christmas tree, lay and wrap it in a tarp when you remove it from your home. This will make it very easy to move and will also greatly reduce the mess.",Art_Event
eh48xw,5,"When putting together furniture/putting up a shelf, don't use the included screws. They are likely made if soft metal and are prone to stripping. Keep a box of good screws covering different sizes to make your life easier.",SciTech
ehg6ux,0,"If your butter has been stored in a fridge and is too hard for spreading, vigorously respreading it in the tub will soften it up for application",Food_Drink
eh3y0i,0,"LPT-have a group of people with you that can't decide where to eat? Choose a food court, they have a bit of everything for everyone.",Food_Drink
ehja0r,0,"When catching up with a friend/family member, ask, “What are your headlines?” It’s a quick, simple question allows people to tell you how they’re really doing.",News
ehg0k7,0,"- When investing, remember that it's in, out, get, grab, Bonk! Cash rules everything around you, so always protect your neck and diversify your bonds.",Psychology
ehgqmy,0,"[LPT] If you’re a waiter or a manager at a crowded restaurant, tell the customers that the more late they order food the more late they’ll get it instead of saying that it’s a busy day and people are waiting in line to get a table.",Food_Drink
egx1pg,2450,"if you're sending flowers to someone. Instead of calling a national number, quick search for a nearby flower shop. You'll get more for your money that way.",Other
egu7b3,249,The easiest way to smile is to laugh a little and hold the face. Took 20+ years of awkward photos until that I found this trick.,Psychology
egw0li,121,"After the New Year, always write the year in full (1/2/2020 or 3/4/2020 instead of 1/2/20 or 3/4/20) because if you write just 20, there is a chance someone might change that to 2008 or 2014 or whatever to void legal documents.",Politics
egp2z5,119,"When tipping the housemaid in a hotel, give the tip directly to the housekeeper. Housekeeper managers sometimes steal the tip money from their employees.",Other
eh2gjr,120,[LPT] Don't eat till you're full. Eat till you're not hungry anymore.,Food_Drink
egt8qx,56,"chances are you will never need this, but as a safety precaution, when meeting someone in person who you met online, enable location sharing on your phone with a loved one and provide that persons basic information. This will exponentially increase your chances should the worst happen.",Other
egryad,39,"Don't ever put sharp knives into a sink full of sudsy dishwater that you can't see clearly to the bottom of the sink. You might forget which way the tips are pointing when you reach for them, and might accidentally cut yourself if grab the wrong end.",Psychology
eguj9f,26,"if you enjoy David Attenborough’s nature documentaries, you should know that his brother Richard Attenborough has made some equally great documentaries about dinosaurs.",Literature
egudvk,30,If you’re 15 or under or have a child 15 or under you get a free book a day at goodwill.,Literature
egxcl6,24,"despite what the TV shows and movies demonstrate, always use a cane or crutch on the opposite side of your injured leg. This allows you to offload your injured leg instead of shifting more weight towards it, gives you a wider base of support to prevent falling, and allows a more natural gait",Movies_TV
eh0ihc,21,"If you’re going to buy someone a gift card to see movies, buy the gift card from the movie theater as opposed to Fandango. Fandango charges ridiculous “convenience” fees that would eat up the value of the card.",Movies_TV
egxmau,16,"When doing laundry, throw the measuring cap into the wash with the load! The cap will get rinsed out by the machine and you'll never have a messy detergent container again!",SciTech
egxoy5,18,never fully pay for work in advance. It doesn’t help anyone. After they are paid it becomes a chore for them with no expectation of further reward to motivate them.,Other
egzgs3,18,"When someone asks you to watch their cat for a few days, ask them to trim its nails beforehand. It will make managing the cat much easier and might prevent deep scratches on furniture and/or injuries.",Pets_Animals
egu6o0,15,You can insure that expensive engagement ring you bought your fiancé as part of your homeowners insurance policy,Other
egu1mo,15,"Start your New Years resolutions today. If you want them to stick you have to keep them through hard times and if you have to put it off, it probably won't stick.",Other
egoywt,10,"Everyone who is ""good with money"" share a common character, which is they make a explicit budget for the upcoming month and stick to it. If you haven't done it, now is the perfect time for it as new year's is just ahead.",Other
eh12nm,11,Want your grocery checkout to go faster? Put your heavier items first on the conveyer belt so it's easier and faster to bag.,Other
egxyky,7,"For anyone wanting to change their own oil but not sure where to take the oil or filter; Most auto part stores like AutoZone, O'Reilly's, etc and some recycling places take your old oil and oil filters.",Other
eh1vg6,3,"If you’re taking gifts home from the holidays, take as many gifts out of their boxes as you can. By doing this, you’ll save a surprising amount of space in your luggage!",Other
egxkyt,4,Cover stale bread with a damp paper towel and microwave. This will make it much softer.,Food_Drink
egvjae,4,"If you own a weighted blanket, folding the thing makes for a great workout.",Other
eh3e6z,1,"if you need to take a short nap, set a second alarm for 20 minutes after the original time in case you fall back asleep",Weather_Time
egzvfl,0,Adopt a regular routine of brushing your teeth with mint flavor first thing you wake up & rinsing it with ice cold water. Not only you will feel fresh but mint with cold water is a good jolt to your brain in waking you up.,SciTech
egv8mz,1,Keep that neck pillow you save for airplanes in the back seat of your car. You’ll end up using it much more often than you’d think.,SciTech
egv77w,1,Use these next few days to come up with some short and long term goals you hope to achieve for 2020.,Other
eh1ryz,0,Addition of corn flakes to any ice cream makes it 10 times better,Food_Drink
egxopi,0,"At retails stores, don't ask the cashier to ""keep the change"". They can get in just as much trouble for till overages as underages.",Other
eh3n35,0,Host small parties outside at restaurant or similar. Then there’s no party mess to clean up at your home.,Art_Event
eh3bq8,0,LPT:Never take advice from someone who hasn't done what they are telling you to do,Psychology
egzje9,0,"When you take items of clothing off, do it so they’re right side out. It will save you countless hours when folding your laundry.",Other
egvryz,0,"After reheating fast food, add salt to return lost flavor.",Food_Drink
egt10d,0,Don't Throw Out Those 2019 Calendars Yet. They'll Be Good Again In 2030,Religion
eh160l,0,"To get Amazon Prime free for 6 months, sign up for any online university in order to get a .edu email address. Use that .edu email address to enroll in Amazon Prime for students. You can also take a course while you're at it to further your education.",Other
eggmc6,310,"On vacation? Don't eat anywhere near tourist spots. The food is rarely authentic and twice as expensive. Walk a few blocks away, usually about where there aren't anymore signs subtitled in English, then eat there.",Travel_Geo
egkm7s,280,"When you get a card in the mail from a friend/family member quickly add their return address to their contact information in your phone. Then the next time you want to send out cards, gifts, invitations etc you have their address already and you don’t have to ask for it again.",SciTech
egdo9k,168,instead of asking what someone is doing before inviting them to an event tell them what you are doing and invite them to attend. Avoiding awkward excuses.,Art_Event
ege7yu,107,Be nice to your friends’ younger siblings. They’ll appreciate it and you might even end up becoming good friends with them in the long run.,Other
egcarv,62,"When putting a fitted sheet on your mattress, the corner of the sheet with the tag goes on the bottom right corner of the mattress.",Other
egmji8,38,"Don't get annual gym membership if you plan to hit the gym this January 2020. Start with several per visit payments until that you think this is a good idea and you can commit, then turn it into monthly, and eventually annual membership.",Other
egn0t1,32,"If you get confused between ""Effect"" and ""Affect"", use ""Impact"" as it provides the same meaning.",Other
egebhe,25,"If you’ve got a phone with a voice memo function, discreetly turn it on this holiday season when you’re with you’re older loved ones while they’re telling you stories about their youth. You’ll have an awesome catalog of stories you might never hear again",Travel_Geo
egdyr3,24,"when smelling scented candles, smell the lid of the jar instead of the wax. The wick and wax doesnt smell the same as the perfume when it rests on other materials, so you get a clearer sense of the true fragrance",SciTech
egh76j,18,"Start going to the gym tomorrow, instead of waiting for new years. You can try out all the machines, it's less busy and you can meet the locals who are friendlier.",Other
egfa99,15,"If you tell someone about an event that makes you upset, and they do not give you the reaction you expected, realize that they most likely have no experience of that situation and don't know to react.",Art_Event
egf3sv,14,"Create another reddit account and join text-only subs, so when you're low on mobile data you can still browse without spending much of it.",SciTech
egewzm,12,LPT:If your phone has a low power mode then turn it on when you charge it as it will charge much quicker,SciTech
egng47,11,"When using duct tape, fold it at the end for easy removal.",Other
egchtj,11,LPT:Its better to start your new year resolution a few days before new year so that you have time to try it out and see what you are in for and make it work.,Other
egds35,7,"Don't put the boxes from all your new Christmas toys, TVs and gadgets at the curb. If you do, you're advertising to thieves to come still your stuff. Instead, cut them up into small and place them in the recycle.",Art_Event
egohw0,6,"When buying monthly data packages, check if it’s per 28 days. If you plan on buying monthly data for a full you, you can get charge 13 times instead of 12",SciTech
egn8o0,6,"you may to keep your dog's bowl with constant food; don't, a scheduled diet helps with both training, and a better diet.",Food_Drink
egik6w,4,"If you plan to watch or launch fireworks make sure to wear safety glasses, they’re cheap and might save you thousands of dollars.",Art_Event
egdnbo,2,If you set several small goals for your New Years resolution it may. It is easier to achieve. Like losing 5lbs a month even if you make it one month 1/12 is a victory.,Other
egbsb3,2,"When you’re bringing your dog or puppy home for the first time, and it’s their first ride in a vehicle, ensure the person holding the doggo is suitably protected against an onslaught of dog sickness or worse from the other end.",Pets_Animals
egogjj,0,Can't plug a USB first try? Look at it from the top! If you see something white from the 2 square holes then you can plug it straight in! Otherwise just flip it.,Other
egng0p,1,"When using the Reddit app, you can find posts you’ve hidden under the History tab in the side menu. You will also be able to see posts you have upvoted or downvoted by sorting the posts there.",Other
egcw3v,0,Make a new E-Mail and use it for all your accounts. This will prevent your private mail from getting fishing for passwords and spam,SciTech
egnw73,0,"Instead of using half-arsed official Reddit app, use third party, like Boost",Games
egjatf,0,"When I was young, I found saying, “I don’t mind” is a much better alternative than “I don’t care”. I was very confused on why people started to get offended...",Psychology
eghj5g,0,"Next time you're stuck traffic, try to use the reflection of the vehicle in front of you and/or behind you to check that your lights and turn signals are all working.",SciTech
egi765,0,Dont know when the pan will cool down after cooking? Put some raw onions in and they will crackle until that the pan is cooled down.,Food_Drink
eg991f,0,"When you're giving a speech or a presentation to an audience, tell them before you start that it is super important that they turn on their phones again afterwards. That way you politely imply that you want the phones to be turned off and the audience to be paying attention.",Psychology
efvcmn,199,"The day after a holiday, party, or other big event, write down everything that went right and wrong, such as whether you had enough food. Next year you'll have a starting point and you won't need to guess how many pounds of ham to order!",Food_Drink
efxd5g,127,"If you accidentally rip money, you can usually exchange the bill at a bank as long as both halves have matching serial numbers",Other
eg4c6u,24,"If you want to give someone advice don't start with ""You should..."" try ""If I were you..."" or ""A great way to..."" something that doesn't sound like you are telling them what to do. It really makes a difference.",Other
eg5on4,26,"When taking a Taxi, don't try to act like you know the city well (esp. abroad it's not working), just show the Driver on Google Maps where you want to go and a calculated route starting from your location, so he will be aware that you are able to check if he's taking a fast route.",SciTech
efyjdp,23,"When deciding your New Year's Resolutions, don't set large vague goals such as 'lose weight', 'stop smoking' or 'socialise more'. Instead set small, specific goals with a timeframe. You'll have much more success sticking to them and will feel amazing when you complete them!",Psychology
eg1vzd,20,"if you are telling someone about something that is annoying you, tell the person you're talking to whether you are interested in suggestions, or just want to vent to someone.",Other
eg2df7,16,"When you're walking on ice, don't lift your feet up for each step, just slide your feet one at a time to keep moving forward. Your balance is severly compromised everytime you're standing on one foot, even if for just a brief second.",Other
efwk8m,16,search around on used item websites like craigslist for “unwanted gifts” and get brand new items for really cheap.,Other
efv95g,14,Take a moment today to clean up your Amazon wish list. Remove those awesome gifts you received from those awesome people who stuck to the list!,Other
eg8lwk,15,"When looking back at this past year/decade, judge it based on your relationships, your successes, your failures, what you learned from them and not on politics or news stories that had no direct impact on your life.",Politics
eg12qf,10,"Start your New Year’s resolution today rather than January 1st. If you think it’s okay to procrastinate the change you want to make, you’re unlikely to keep it.",Weather_Time
efuz98,11,"After the holiday season is over there's always people trying to sell their gift cards they received as gifts for cheaper, which is a good way to save money, so keep an eye out.",Travel_Geo
eg21s5,11,"If you got a Christmas gift that requires assembly, installation or configuration to use do it now before you put the present away and forget about it.",Art_Event
eg32r0,10,Sometimes trying too hard can have the opposite effect of what you’re trying to accomplish.,Psychology
efyp26,10,Leave a review of current or past jobs so that future job hunters will no what to expect from the job rather than what they hear in an interview or company description,SciTech
efxgrz,7,"go Christmas shopping today! Stock up on Christmas decorations, wrapping paper and Christmas themed gifts for the kids! Everything is heavily discounted, so not only will you be saving money, but you won't be scrambling for these things next year.",Art_Event
eg7p4j,9,"Parents, you should leave your contact information sewn into your child’s coat. If your child is ever get lost, someone can contact you as soon as possible.",Other
efvjlc,7,The week after Christmas is a great time to find bargains as people try to sell unwanted gifts.,Art_Event
eg7f6g,2,"When reading non-fiction, think of paragraphs as bullet points.",Literature
eg1cz1,2,"If the Wi-Fi sign-in pop-up on a public network is taking too long to show up on your mobile device, simply visit captive.apple.com in your browser which will redirect automatically to the sign-in page for your network.",SciTech
eg176f,0,If you spend most of the day addicted to being on apps on your phone remove those apps from your home screen. You will overtime use them less.,SciTech
eg68q8,0,"if you’re not the type that normally plays games on your phone, download a few now. You will be happy you did on a plane ride in the future.",Games
efzfms,0,"If you take a hot shower and then turn it cold for the last minute or two, your mirror would not be all fogged up from the stream when you’re done.",SciTech
efgkj2,5185,"After receiving a gift card for Christmas, make it more meaningful by sending a picture of what you purchase to the sender with a nice thank you.",Other
eff1li,1353,"Hold onto the Silica Gel packs that are in most boxes being opened today. They’re extremely useful for tradesmen’s tool boxes, as they help prevent rust, or other areas in which you want to keep moisture content down.",SciTech
efpyic,78,"Use smile.amazon.com to do your amazon shopping. At no extra cost to you, they will donate .5% value of your purchase to a charity of your choice. (I know it's a bit late, sorry!)",Other
efms3z,55,Check up on those spending Christmas alone. This could be a very difficult time of the year for them and they will appreciate someone looking out for them,Art_Event
efewai,44,"If you have your mind set on improving yourself, don't wait until that January 1st, don't wait until that Monday or even tomorrow, start today.",SciTech
efrte0,43,Record random segments of your life at the moment. A simple recording of something that seems normal now may bring back great memories for future you.,SciTech
efm3rl,44,If you get any gift cards that you don't plan on using for Christmas just save them till next Christmas and buy them something from that store.,Art_Event
efhmzo,43,"If you get a Visa/MasterCard gift card for Christmas, and don't want to use it/deal with a balance left on it, afraid you'll forget to use it, etc. buy yourself an Amazon gift card through Amazon. You can use the full amount and immediately add the balance to your account.",Other
efhaip,36,"If a song isn't available on spotify try looking for a podcast instead, there's often someone who uploaded the song disguised as a podcast instead.",Music
efks58,32,"When heating up a drink in a microwave, don't put it in the middle of the spinning plate. Drinks are often undisturbed when put inside and don't heat up equally. If you put it at the edge of the plate, the drink will slowly stir itself because of the plate's spinning. Not much, but there.",Weather_Time
efkir1,33,"When stashing something for ""safe-keeping,"" take a picture of it in case you forget where you put it",Psychology
efmfbs,25,Added too much lemon juice to something? Use a little bit of baking soda to counteract the acidity and bring the pH back down. Sugar won't fix the problem.,Food_Drink
efpwhu,26,"If you are ever bored, and have nothing to do. Try changing your region on youtube to a different country and browse the trending tab. Not only will you find some interesting stuff out there, you will also learn a bit about that country's culture!",SciTech
efh424,22,At yard sales buy extra measuring cups & spoons than just leave them in the containers you use the most.,Math
efpm4c,11,"Turkey meat can trigger migraines, headaches and drowsiness. If you find having a headache at family events, don't immediately blame your Aunt.",Food_Drink
efqeeh,9,you do not deserve what ever terrible thing that happened to you. You do not deserve to be with someone that treats you terribly. No matter what you have done in your life your karma is not bad because you made a mistake. You have a week let it all go.,Psychology
efpj4u,7,If you find a lost/wandering pet. Consider taking it to a nearby vet or animal shelter. They will most likely have a microchip and these places can easily track down the owners by scanning it for information.,Pets_Animals
efizw3,6,Donate blood a few days after Christmas. Helping others is a good way to maintain your holiday cheer and is a great way to segue into the new year!,Travel_Geo
efrpcx,5,"when you’re traveling, share your location on your phone with some close friends and family that you trust. Just in case you get lost, or worse, you can get help a lot easier.",Other
efm2nx,3,"Instead of buying the meal of a first responder, send a gift card to their table. That way there’s no confusion about the tip and it will leave room for other people to pay for their meal if they also wanted to.",Other
efrqv1,0,"When on an airplane and someone is asleep next to you, order a drink for them. If they want it when they wake up, great. If they don't, you get a 2nd drink.",Psychology
efixjm,0,"If you are not sure if you should cut your grass or not, do the trimming and edging. After that, it may look good enough to wait till next time to mow.",Other
efiark,0,Avoid candel-smoke after blowing them out by instead drowning the wick in the molten wax with a toothpick or something similar. Helps with easy reigniting as well.,SciTech
efj6st,0,"LPT-If you want Reddit premium for cheaper, buy 100 dollars worth of reddit coins and gift your post the santa bag award. It comes out cheaper for two years or reddit premium!",Art_Event
efpsv1,0,"There will be times in your life when you pay too much for something and then beat yourself up for not being smarter about it. Instead of regret, be happy that your 'gift' has benefited someone. When money trades hands, someone benefits.",Other
efk7rv,0,"instead of returning/exchanging items that didn't work out for you this Christmas, regift them next year! You will save a lot of money. Just be sure to note who gave them to you.",Other
efm1q4,0,If your friend pets your dog/cat/animal for the first time tell them: “Wow he/she never lets people do that.” Even if they’re friendly. It’ll make your friend feel special.,Pets_Animals
ef10xt,7640,": If you are asked to create an account in order to continue browsing a website, hit F12 and click on the dim area, this would select it and you can delete it with DEL key, hit F12 again and resume your browsing.",SciTech
efb5dz,5058,"Add a site's name after your Gmail address to track who's selling your data. Eg: registering with john.doe+amazon@gmail.com sends all email to John.doe@gmail.com This way when you get spam, look at the 'to' in the email, it should have john.doe+amazon@gmail.com, revealing Amazon sold your data",Other
efciei,1449,You can check whether you have an app spying on your audio without your consent by leaving your phone by a Spanish radio for a few hours and then check what language your ads are in,SciTech
ef5l27,854,"When being thanked for a gift you gave, avoid saying it was nothing, or that it was on sale. Instead, tell the person receiver that you got it because of what they mean to you. This way, you amplify your efforts by making receiver feel like they are not just an afterthought.",Psychology
ef5lnx,770,Turn your thermostat down a few degrees before your Christmas parties. When everyone comes over the house gets hot really fast and makes the guests uncomfortable.,Art_Event
ef4ehn,180,"If someone in a meeting is interrupted, ask them to finish what they had been saying at the next opportunity. Ditto when two people start speaking at once, and then one person defers to the other. Meetings unfairly favour the most assertive and the talkative.",Psychology
ef6ejz,142,"If you are out today/tomorrow, consider tipping a little more than you might usually. Your servers, hairdressers, bartenders etc are all working while the rest of us are out with friends and family enjoying ourselves",Other
ef24gc,68,"Before you buy into an app for yoga, meditation or exercise (and almost anything else) check if YouTube has what you’re looking for. You might be surprised how many free yoga, meditation and exercise videos are available on YouTube.",SciTech
ef1ivq,54,"If you click on a link for an article that you need a subscription to access like Washington Post, or NYT, simply go to Google and type in the name of the article and it should pull a version you can read without a subscription.",SciTech
ef14b5,36,"Instead of making resolutions for the entire year, consider making resolutions only for January. The shorter length of time is less likely to overwhelm you so that you give up and more likely to seem manageable and give you a solid base to start February.",Other
ef8yne,34,"Christmas can be stressful but remember, this may be the last time you’ll ever see certain family members and loved ones. Please make the most of it.",Art_Event
ef71g5,33,"if it can wait, shop for electronics and clothing after Christmas. Returned open box electronics will be marked down even further, as will other items in order to clear out excess inventory (specially seasonal) not sold during holiday rush.",Travel_Geo
eez2pq,30,Put your alarm clock out of reach so you have to get up to turn it off,Weather_Time
ef2zyl,25,Keep a note of the positive comments you receive from people and read it when you’re feeling negative about yourself. It will help you to maintain good mental health.,Other
efbwtw,20,"When at a dinner party, pick up your hors d'oeuvres with the hand you DON'T use to shake others' hands. This way, when introduced, you won't need to awkwardly clean your hand before initiating your salutation.",Food_Drink
ef135e,21,Add ground cinnamon to your coffee grounds before brewing to add a mild but noticeable holiday taste!,Travel_Geo
ef1xh9,19,"Learn to say No! Don't get drifted by the peer pressure. I have seen people taking wrong decisions because of their friends and later cursing them, when damage was done.",Psychology
ef6zmp,11,Get sap on your hands while setting up your Christmas tree? Hand Sanitizer will work way better than soap at getting it off,Art_Event
ef4i0o,12,"If you are thinking about what to wear for Christmas, choose an outfit that captures your personality best, not what makes you look best. When reviewing Christmas photos, being able to see your personality will evoke fonder memories than a handsome/pretty outfit.",Art_Event
ef8q1z,9,"Microwaving something that is too hot to easily take out, or awkward to get with oven mitts? Lift it out on the glass turntable; the turntable has little feet and generally stays cool around the edge.",Psychology
efbtc0,10,": Every new year, check the validity of your passport, credit card, insurances and things of that kind, and renew them if needed to prevent them from expiring unexpectedly near the time you may need it the most.",Other
ef5sd1,7,when traveling with presents bring the scraps from wrapping along with scissors and tape. It can save you headaches when they get torn in transit.,Other
ef0p7u,6,Lost your iPhone somewhere in the house? Just shout Hey Siri play music...,SciTech
efdzft,10,"If a website asked you to register and it needs you to confirm your email and you don't want to provide your real email address, use temp-mail.org",SciTech
efanl8,3,Phone music too quiet? Put the phone in a bucket to make the music louder!,Music
ef737u,2,"forget to tell an obscure relative thanks for the gift/ Christmas card? Tell them tomorrow, they'll think you waited to open it, not that you forgot to thank them.",Art_Event
efdms0,1,No one likes a good gift-guesser.,Other
efb67m,2,"When making mashed potatoes, use a French fry cutter if you have one. They will cook quicker and more evenly.",Food_Drink
efa541,1,"Write a number in the corner of each wrapped present. Then keep a list of what present is. That way, you can make sure the best gifts are saved for last.",Other
ef6pz3,1,"Instead or telling yourself that you’ll do whatever New Years revolution next year, Give yourself a head start on Boxing Day and make 2020 a good year!",Other
ef4z3g,0,"if someone gifted you USB or other computer cables, check out the brand on amazon and see if there's warranty. Some brands have lifetime warranties, and you might have been gifted a lifetime cable.",Other
efdvol,0,"if you work with email marketing use a script program to remove +whatever from email addresses in your database. This prevents your customers from knowing you sold their contact information, helping you to retain customers.",SciTech
efag3j,0,Place egg cartons in your fridge heavy end out. You won't be surprised by the weight of the carton when you pull them out next time.,Other
eenun1,473,"For those with a dashcam, if you get into an accident or are apart of a hit and run, say the license plate out loud. Don't rely on the footage - it can be grainy sometimes. Describe the car as much as you can verbally.",SciTech
eercbx,283,"reusable shopping bags are often cheaper than quality gift bags, and many stores offer them in seasonal patterns. Quicker, thriftier, and environmentally friendly 😊🌎.",Other
eev2eu,286,"If you want to ""give back"" this holiday season but you aren't sure how, go purchase a package(s) of new socks and donate them to a local homeless shelter. It's their most used and needed item, especially during the winter months.",Travel_Geo
eevxtw,277,"when making nachos, put a tortilla underneath your chips to turn leftover toppings into a taco.",Food_Drink
eenkif,112,Do not gift a pet (no matter how small) to someone else's child without parents permission,Politics
eep8fo,74,"LPT:Dont rely on others.You should never expect others to do it for you, not even your partner, friend or boss. They are all busy with their own needs. No one will make you happy or achieve your goals for you. It's all on you.",Psychology
eeiucy,49,"If someone is tall... Stop telling them they are tall. They already know, and believe me, they've heard it about 14 times this week.",Other
eew5in,41,"When taking family photos this holiday season, be sure to put boyfriends and girlfriends on the outside of the photo so they can be cropped out later if they somehow don’t become permanent members.",Travel_Geo
ees2er,39,"No matter how tired you are, wash your face and brush your teeth before you go to bed.",Other
eex1a4,39,eat before you go shopping for food. You’re less likely to buy junk food when you’re full.,Food_Drink
eemzkr,28,"if you want to rapidly cool a drink (beer, soda), wrap a damp (with cold water) kitchen towel around it before placing in the freezer. Will make it colder, quicker.",Food_Drink
eerv50,28,Turn off your mobile data for apps that does not require online access to remove ads and save data.,SciTech
eeugrz,17,Take a picture of every prepaid gift card you receive. It will be your only recourse if the card is lost or stolen.,Other
eelw7c,15,"If you need something simple like an oil change around the holidays, don't go to one of the big names. They're slammed during this time. Find a lesser known or local place and wait 15 min instead of hours.",Other
eetekp,12,It’s none of your business what other people think of you.,Other
eeqqkz,11,"If you have kids that still believe in Santa but know how to work you Nest camera app, don’t forget to turn off the camera where Santa would be.",Other
eeop5h,13,"Eyes and Thighs. This how stores stock their shelves, with the highest prices between your eyes and thighs. Look up or even better, down for the best deals.",Other
eeuc75,12,Lead the happy birthday song by singing quickly. There are few things more painful socially than a long drawn out of tune happy birthday.,Music
eejqzr,9,"If someone on Tinder only has Instagram in their bio, it's follower farmer bot 95% of the time",SciTech
eeqyvk,8,"If you are at a restaurant, ask if they have gift card specials. If so, purchase it and use it for that visit.",Other
eewoji,5,"If you’re waiting in a long drive thru line for food, see if they have a mobile app. Many places do drive thru pick up, so by the time you’re at the window, everything is already ready to go!",Other
eeymni,4,Avoid using politically charged media as a single source of information. Politically charged media always will present facts skewed in their worldview.,Politics
eemzt6,3,"Never work for a brand that you love. They are likely to not live up to your expectations, and there is a high chance that after the employment ends you’ll never be able to look at them the same.",Other
eemmja,2,"If you are constantly holding a finger on your screen, when you accidentally click the button on the bottom left that takes you to the top of Reddit, it won’t",SciTech
eew56d,0,sign up for emails to your favourite stores or places you want to shop at. Occasionally they’ll send you email exclusive coupons or at the very least tell you when their deals are happening.,Other
eew830,0,Rewind a bit to display a missed Netflix skip intro button,SciTech
een83n,0,"As you’re about to grab the handle to the door at a restaurant or store, notice if part of the handle is discolored. If so, it’s probably the most frequently touched part. If you grab a different part you’ll touch fewer germs.",Psychology
eemfki,0,Get a 3D scan of your face while you're young or while you still have a face.,Other
eechwm,806,"When meeting new people don’t make fun of someone’s laugh. As harmless as it may seem, that will stick with them every laughing moment and can ruin joyous moments.",Psychology
ee4zav,156,Know the length of your index finger so that you can give more accurate measurements of small things.,SciTech
eefb5o,82,"When making a fruit salad to eat later, include a citrus (eg. Orange). The juice will stop other fruits from browning.",Food_Drink
eec141,72,"When shopping online, put items in your cart and fill out contact information, but do not immediately complete the order. Many websites will send email or text offers for free shipping or discounts to encourage you to complete your order.",SciTech
eebkea,71,"If you are on a plane without TVs you can use google maps to see where you are, gps still works in airplane mode.",SciTech
eehnna,58,"If you have friends who don't drink or do drugs, support them in that. Peer pressure isn't cool.",Psychology
eec0zg,35,"get gift wrapping supplies (wraps, ribbons, bags, tissue paper) from the dollar store",Other
ee4y2l,21,"When sorting files alphabetically, add a ^ at the start of the name to make it first",Other
eeftr6,20,"When buying a new pair of glasses, preform basic tasks like bending over and jumping to avoid buying a pair that will slip down your nose easily.",Other
eebidv,18,"If you’re searching for something on Google and don’t want to wade through all the unrelated links, put your key words in quotes. This will search for the EXACT words in the EXACT order inside the quotes.",SciTech
ee3rdf,19,Use a Can Opener to Open Plastic Clamshell Casings,SciTech
ee7lrg,14,"If you drop a small object into the sink, don’t try to grab it. Just cover up the drain with your hand.",Sex_Profanity
eedo5z,14,"Eat well before going to any social event. Most of the time, the food there is not good.",Food_Drink
eec4tf,10,Put chrome://restart/ in your bookmark bar to quickly reclaim memory from Chrome memory leaks.,SciTech
ee8r81,8,put 10 days of regular meds in a separate container so you have a reserve to get through any refill delays.,SciTech
ee8kz6,8,"When helping with the washing up this Christmas, turn the scrubbing brush slightly to the side and push the bristle tips against the food, and not directly down on the dish surface.",SciTech
ee7k0c,5,": If you have pets, have some anti-histamines on hand, you never know when a guest might discover they are allergic.",Other
eefvv1,5,"Block all notification requests in chrome by going into Settings > Advanced > site settings > privacy and security, click notifications and flip the toggle to block.",SciTech
eegi1p,4,"When baking Christmas Sugar Cookies ""Cutouts"" upon removing from the oven flip them over before placing on the cooling rack. This will give you a flat surface to decorate with royal icing.",Art_Event
eefi0w,4,"If you are a gamer and you are wandering what is better graphics setting, FXAA has worse graphics, but better performance, but SMAA has better graphics, but can be more demanding for your computer, so easily said: Better graphics: SMAA; Better performance: FXAA. Hope it helped.",Psychology
eehuf7,0,"If you’re unsure of the spelling of a word, or phrase, google it, and if you’re wrong, google will correct you.",SciTech
eehhlt,2,"Next time you want to stifle a sneeze, hack your nervous system by pressing your upper lip, it will block the sneeze signals from going to your brain",SciTech
ee5b9h,3,Want to win an argument on reddit without using your brain? Post their statement on r/ChangeMyView and respond with what the people on r/ChangeMyView say. Repeat until that you win the argument.,SciTech
eebd3y,0,"Take note of everything in your wallet now. That way, if it gets lost or stolen, you will know exactly what you need to replace.",Psychology
ee92yh,0,Take a picture after you write a to-do list / shopping list. That way if you lose it you have a picture of it.,SciTech
ee81x0,0,: Click on i.redd.it in the upper right corner to load the images or videos quicker in Reddit app.,SciTech
ee48bw,0,"If you need to expand an image to read it better or see more detail and the website won't let you, take a screenshot and that will allow you to expand it.",SciTech
ee6hx5,0,Want antimemes? Go to r/bonehealingjucie. Want bonehealingjuice? Go to r/antimeme.,Other
ee4b76,0,"On hot days, leave your drying rack in your room. The humidity of the wet clothes will cool your room.",Weather_Time
ee7ewl,0,"Choose incredibly embarassing passwords, this way you will be subconsciusly less inclined to risk revealing them to anyone",Psychology
eehdhj,0,"If you’re ever running in a competitive race, try to run faster than the rest of the people there.",Other
edzpvo,1212,Do not announce on social media that you'll be traveling for the holidays.,Politics
ee289d,108,"If you are stuck between 2 options flip a coin, if you're disappointed with the winner then you'll know you want the other option",Other
edwtvl,55,Don't dispense spices over hot pans or pots. Instead pour some in your hand or use a spoon. The moisture can cause spices to cake and herbs to go bad.,Food_Drink
ee0pec,28,Always keep a clean blanket and pillow in case a guest stays the night,Other
edxp3c,20,"If you have a purse and a baby, carry a garlic press so that when you’re out at a restaurant so you can make a small amount of baby food out of any steamed vegetable.",Food_Drink
edussv,13,If you ever want to see the removed posts from a sub then go to the sub bots profile and look at its past comments. The sub bot comments on every single post that is removed.,SciTech
edq763,14,Even if you want to leave your job or quit; you’re 100% there until that you’re not.,Other
edypfu,10,"When on a road trip, only stop for gas at commercial truck stops (flying j, loves, etc). They are almost always clean, well staffed, and have better food options than your standard gas station.",Food_Drink
edzh3m,11,"If you’re lucky enough to ever win the lottery but don’t want anyone to know, make sure you don’t claim your winnings on a slow news day.",News
eds025,5,"If you call a big company and are tired of navigating through automated menu purgatory, all you need to do is say a couple cuss words and you'll be transferred to an actual human representative.",Other
ee2ru0,5,"If you struggle to say “I love you” back to people, and you want to say it back, try repeating exactly what they said to you in the exact same tone of voice, it will make it seem and feel more natural.",Other
ee2gad,5,"Buy what you really want 2 weeks before any holiday shopping event (I.g. Boxing Day). If you payed with a credit card and the item goes on sale at the store or their competitors, they’ll refund your difference if you call. You’ll avoid the rush and have it before hand.",Travel_Geo
ee202x,5,"when you borrow a book get it covered with a removable cover (in Italy the main technology il Colobri) as soon as possible, in this way you are sure not to ruin the book and are kind of repaying the borrowing. It's incredible how grateful people can get for a fairly small effort.",SciTech
edwc5t,4,"if you live in a state where you’re required to have a front license plate, don’t put it on your dashboard. If you get in a collision it can cut your head off",Politics
edvwog,4,"- Although tread height is a good measurement for tire wear, always check *between* the tread for signs of dryrottedness as a measurement for tire age, especially when buying a used vehicle, this quick check could save you hundreds.",SciTech
edzqx6,2,"before the holidays every year, send your family your sizes for shoes/socks, pants, shirt, and hat as a reminder to save everyone time and money",Other
ee2s5t,2,"When a mechanic tells you something needs replacing in your vehicle, go get the part yourself and give it to the mechanic. They get the parts at the same place you would, but they do another mark-up on the item, costing you extra.",Other
ee2n3c,1,"to wash your greasy hands after working on your car and things like that, mix sugar and dishwashing soap.",SciTech
ee2hwe,0,"use your text marker like a mouse cursor on the iPhone, by holding and dragging around the pop-up keyboard.",Music
edrzvv,0,"College students, if you haven't, stop by and get to know your on-campus student legal services (SLS). SLS can reach out to any of the deans of your university on your behalf, who will often encourage profs to work with you rather than go through a drawn out case.",SciTech
ee1kvd,0,Want your bed sheets to smell fresh but don't have time to wash them? Rub a scented fabric softener sheet over them.,Phatic
edy42n,0,"if you found a whose worth comes from too few people knowing about it, don’t post it here (or tell anybody for that matter).",Psychology
edtkwp,0,"If you're car doesn't have Bluetooth and you're going to make a call using the phone speaker, instead of holding it in front of your mouth just set it on your center console or door pocket. You will still be heard and you'll have both hands free to drive.",SciTech
ed9mhj,704,"On reddit mobile, if you’re tired of accidentally refreshing your feed, then there is a setting to hide posts you’ve upvoted and downvoted so when you refresh, posts you’ve seen will be hidden.",Psychology
ede10f,583,"Keep a note on your phone and throughout the year, anytime a partner/family/friend shows interest in something or something reminds you of them, jot it down. Makes gift giving a lot less stressful.",Psychology
edfhdq,109,"If you make a packing checklist before going on vacation, save that list and use it when packing up to go back home so that you don’t forget anything!",Psychology
edlee7,66,"Most grocery stores show the cost by weight under the product price. This can help you compare between different brands and if buying a larger size is actually a better deal. An example may be a large size may appear cheaper but it may be say .20/oz, the smaller size is .15/oz.",Other
edjkkn,53,"If you are lost and need directions, ask for help from someone walking a dog. They are likely from the area and know it well.",Pets_Animals
edj2ms,41,Want to copy or select a text but it's hyperlinked? Just hold the ALT button and then you can easily select it just like a normal text.,SciTech
edavgg,38,Completely wetting a paper towel and microwaving it for 30 seconds will make it easier to wipe and clean out your microwave,SciTech
edf9c2,26,"If you're going out of town for the holidays, turn off your alarm clock before you leave. This is needed even more if you live in an apartment complex.",Weather_Time
eda3aj,14,"While you are waiting for something, for example the dinner getting ready, do some minor, easy and fast tasks, like those 2 maths exercises the teacher gave you to do home. By this way you will have less stuff to do when you have a moment to actually be lazy, therefore you can be lazy more time",Food_Drink
edlf2t,9,"When listing an item for sale on FB marketplace, or one of the many selling apps, list your item for $20 or more than what you actually want. This way when people throw lowball offers to you, you get what you want or close to it, and the buyer thinks they haggled a deal.",Other
edani2,13,Donate food AND toiletries to food banks at this time of year to help those less fortunate than you,Food_Drink
edk9xv,10,"Embrace and strive to be the person with the least knowledge and experience in the room. Always take the opportunity to ask questions and use every opportunity as a learning experience. Be teachable, even if you think you already know what is being taught.",Psychology
edeq7a,10,"If you save images off of Reddit a lot, turn Saved Image Attribute off in the settings. This gets rid of the watermark at the bottom of the image.",SciTech
ede69w,12,The makeup departments in large department stores have lots of samples that they give away for free. All you have to do is ask what sample they have that day. You can get some really high end brands (albeit small) but they make fantastic stocking fillers.,Other
edg24w,9,"When reheating cold rice, microwave with a damp paper towel over the rice. This will trap the moisture leaving you with nice moist rice",Food_Drink
edabkq,10,If your company offers Floating Holidays use those for your time off before using your PTO/Vacation Days. Vacation Days are earned and you may be able to collect on those if you are terminated.,Travel_Geo
edkyl4,5,Buying a gift (esp for a parent or partner) that helps with chores or housework? Buy a 2nd gift for the same person that is completely just for them,Other
edegkk,6,"if you're giving gifts to kids, especially small kids, that need to be assembled, assemble them before you wrap them so that you don't have to do it after they unwrapped them and while they want to play with them.",Other
edeuic,4,"When transporting wrapped gifts, bring along scotch tape for repairs because they will probably develop small tears from all the movement.",Other
edb9kt,4,"Instead of paying for expensive wrapping paper, use newspaper to cover Christmas/birthday presents.",Art_Event
edm0uy,2,"With ""sale"" wrapping paper, check how many layers are actually wrapped around the cardboard center to see if it's actually worth purchasing",Other
edhljt,2,if you have extra wrapping paper stuff it inside of bags instead of using tissue paper,SciTech
edfgnm,1,"Instead of citing Wikipedia and using a bad source, try looking at the bottom of the page for more reliable websites.",SciTech
ed9uyu,1,"If you're struggling to take a photo of a tall building, stop crawling on your knees. Spend three minutes to learn how to use your phone's Panorama Mode.",SciTech
edg5sx,0,Microwave M&M’s for 10 seconds before eating them to make little hot chocolate melty bites,Food_Drink
edkr03,0,Disguising your insecurities as a does not actually make them an LPT.,Psychology
edg805,0,"If a phone case has saved your phone in a drop, but the case itself cracked, be sure to replace it asap. The structural rigidity is gone and may not save your phone the next time",SciTech
edfxjn,0,"If you want to Shazam a song from social media or YouTube, but can’t keep the music playing when you open Shazam or vice versa, you can turn on voice recorder and play the song then play back the recording with Shazam open.",Music
eddvbp,0,"When buying more than one item at a store, buy separately and use whatever coupon they give you “to use on your next visit” for the rest.",Other
edatll,0,Cutting onions? Wash your hands in cold water to remove the onion smell.,Food_Drink
edcz2j,0,if you are studying and cannot use Wikipedia as a source you can go to the external links section in the article and use the links for information that way it's not going against the rules and you found the info easily,SciTech
ed8k5v,0,"If you’re a police officer and need to enter a home with an aggressive dog, bringing dog treats will calm the dog down significantly",Pets_Animals
edm7ke,0,"If you are at an establishment that has an entertainer as a means to your enjoyment (DJ, axemaster, waiter, karaoke host, etc.) You should take any and every opportunity to tip them gratuitously.",Other
edas1a,0,"Use Bing instead of Google, Google hides results from you while Bing doesn't",SciTech
edh2i1,0,"Be the best person you can be unless you can be Batman, then be him.",Phatic
ecwfuf,47584,"Many smart phones have a feature that allow medical providers to access your medical information from a locked screen. However, many people don’t realize it exists so don’t fill it in. I’m a paramedic, and can assure you filling out that info can and has saved lives.",SciTech
ect76u,2913,"If you travel a lot and stay in hotels, the fitness rooms usually have purified water dispensers you can use to refill your empty water bottles. Save $$$ and plastic!",Travel_Geo
ectxlg,335,"If you see someone putting in hard work for your benefit, let them know you appreciate them. This will help encourage them to keep doing what they are doing and it feels great to be noticed for your effort.",Other
ecxajl,130,"store wine bottles on their side. This is the proper way to store them because it keeps the cork wet, which prohibits air from making it in. If stored vertically, the cork dries out and you run the risk of air leaking in and affecting the taste and quality of the wine",Food_Drink
ed5br4,62,"In an argument, be the first one to apologize and be sincere about it, even if the other person’s actions started the argument. Keep your ego in check. You will be surprised how quickly a sincere apology can defuse tensions.",Psychology
ed04vv,60,"If you're having trouble with some area of your life, instead of mentally and emotionally beating yourself up, treat yourself like you'd treat a good friend if they told you they were having that same problem.",Psychology
ecsex5,58,"Turn the shut of valves to your sink, toilets, etc every once in a while, otherwise they can seize up, rendering them useless if you have a water emergency.",SciTech
ecurgo,54,"If flying during winter, save time at the security checkpoint for you and others by putting all your small items (e.g., keys, wallet, etc.) in your jacket pockets. You are required to take your jacket off anyway and you are ready to go when your jacket comes out the other side.",Fashion
ed5trz,28,"Use your phones recording app when you have those random daily conversations before bed with your kids. If the worst were to happen to you, there would be nothing more valuable to your kids then those recordings.",SciTech
ecuk9s,26,"When on a busy sidewalk, know that those with their nose in their phones will always drift in the direction their phone is pointed. Good way to see potential collisions coming.",SciTech
ed2lp6,24,"If you want a snuggie, just wear a bathrobe backwards",Psychology
eczp1h,21,Avoid getting excessively caught up in taking photos when on a trip/spending time with family or friends etc. Enjoying the time while it lasts tends to create even better memories.,Psychology
ecs3r1,21,Saving half an avocado for later?Prevent it from browning and drying out by putting a thin layer of cooking oil on the exposed fruit. Place in container and refrigerate.,Food_Drink
ecy4rt,21,Christmas is less than a week away. Make sure to enjoy time with your family while they're still your family!..DNA testing gifts are right around the corner.,Art_Event
ecykqt,19,"This time a year PayPal will give out a promotional gift of $5. Instead of buying something, give to a charity that accepts PayPal.you You can make PayPal donate $5 on your behalf!",Other
ecyy9r,18,"If you buy a used car, take it back to the brands dealership for their most low cost service. This will register you with the dealership as an owner and they will contact your for recalls and warranty repairs you may otherwise have not ever known about.",Other
ecvv7c,12,if you spend a lot of time on the phone spelling things have the NATO phonetic alphabet list printed somewhere easy for you to access while on the phone.,SciTech
ecwon6,9,": If you're looking to save money on kitchen appliances, look for ones that have small dents or scratches on the outside but are otherwise completely functional. The store will be more than happy to get rid of it and you'll have a completely fine product for a good discount.",Other
ecww6b,5,"When sending gift cards inside Christmas cards I use security 10x13 envelopes, print postage from a 3rd party USPS vendor. Tracking, and usually faster, I feel more confident it won't ""accidentally"" be opened or lost if sent only in the card envelope. Well worth the extra $1.50.",Art_Event
ecw2ux,5,Put stamps in your envelope box. That way they're always together,Politics
ed6wib,3,Add a phone number to your locked home screen for lost phone retrieval. Most of the time when people find your phone they can't call you but they can call someone you trust and coordinate a pickup.,SciTech
ed644n,2,To go from Fahrenheit to Celsius quickly just minus half and then a little bit more(about 1/4) It's a bit rough but will get you in the ballpark.,Math
ed1vyq,3,If you need a weird power cord for a device you can check thrift stores.,Other
ectnbu,3,On mobile you can push and hold the scroll bar on the right side to scroll really fast. This will help you get back to where you were faster if you’re ever sent back to the top.,SciTech
ed6aed,1,add Crème de menthe to anything you drink in the holiday season! If it’s festive it ain’t alcoholic!,Travel_Geo
ecvja2,0,"When you buy multi pack gift cards, immediately open the package and separate them. The longer they stay in the pack, the glue makes an ugly bubble on the surface, letting recipients know they are just as special as the other 3 or 4 acquaintances you gave a generic gift to.",Other
eczvc8,0,"Disorganized email is the best email. Putting email in folders wastes 11 minutes a day on average. People who use folders take more time to find stuff compared to people who use search, and have no higher accuracy in finding what they want.",SciTech
eclhv6,45,"When trying to start a notebook or journal, scribble or draw nonsense on the first page so you don’t feel pressure to make everything perfect. Just get started!",Literature
ecg8kq,43,"Record your parents/grandparents talking about photos from their childhood. This allows you to save family history, and gives you a chance to hear their voices when they’re gone.",Psychology
ecgs9t,38,"If you are showing something on your phone to a coworker or family member, turn on airplane mode first to prevent any embarrassing notifications from popping up.",SciTech
ecpl5y,45,"If you are restless and exhausted but NOT tired or can't fall asleep at night, open your mouth wide until that you feel a stretch in the side of the face, at your jaw area. Keep it. Close. Repeat. Again. Again...... As many times as you want. Chances are high you will start to get drowzy and tired.",Other
ece7el,25,"If your car gets keyed, spray soapy water on the scratch. If it disappears, it is just clear coat damage that is fairly easy to fix.",SciTech
ecnvcb,25,"If you remember something funny while you are alone in public and cant stop yourself from laughing, prentend to be texting someone or take a call from a friend. It makes you look a whole lot less psychopathic.",Psychology
echdtz,21,"if you buy large items for Xmas (TV, computer cases etc) break the boxes down as small as possible and do not leave them outside. You're advertising the new things you just got.",SciTech
ecfg6y,21,"if you consider yourself funny, never claim this to other people, as it will have an adverse effect",Other
ecg1c5,18,Set your rearview mirror when you're sitting up straight. Whenever you're slouching you'll subconsciously sit up to see better.,Psychology
ecp4im,19,"If someone tells you they don't discuss religion or politics, don't keep pressing them or trying to bait them to engage in religious/political discussions. Odds are they've witnessed firsthand at some point how divisive these topics can be.",Religion
ecfhmo,12,"If you start your new years resolution today, by the first of the year they'll be halfway to a habit, instead of a whim like most people's resolutions",Politics
ecql4n,101,"Instead of bookmarking websites for your recipes, just find the print button, save as PDF and upload it to your Google drive. Now you have clean, ad free recipes wherever you can log into your Google account.",SciTech
eciuhb,12,"During this busy holiday travel season. After landing and entering the airport, try using a restroom further away from the terminals as they are typically less trafficked",Travel_Geo
ecfz97,14,Renew any student accounts before graduating to continue getting the discounted price for the next year,SciTech
eclfku,10,"To prevent people from stealing the registration sticker on your license plate, use a razor blade to cut the sticker into multiple pieces so people can’t steal the sticker and put it on their car.",SciTech
ecjz7x,12,"If you are constantly silencing and unsilencing your phone between home and work, use the Do Not Disturb feature on your phone and schedule the silencing to your work hours.",SciTech
ecpwkv,9,"Windows PC keeps turning on at 2:16am every night for the past month without any particular reason? Open system’s ""Event viewer"" to see why.",Art_Event
ecar7l,9,"To reference a moment in the YouTube video in your comment - just write the time like that: 12:24. YouTube will automatically create a link to that point in video, no extra hastle needed.",Movies_TV
ecfcbm,7,"If you want to offer your bus or subway seat to someone who looks like they could use it, instead of asking them if they want it or even making eye contact, you can just stand like your stop is next. So they don't feel like they are taking from someone.",Other
eckeo7,5,If you’re starting a project ask yourself these questions: “What do I want to do? What evidence do I have that says I should do it? What is the cost? What are the alternatives? How will I know when it is successful?”,Other
ecijd4,3,"I suppose I've been burned one too many times but please, if your hot water is scalding hot, go to your water heater and turn the temperature down just a bit on it. You'll have happier guests and you'll save on your energy costs.",Weather_Time
ecfkyn,3,"When on a first date at home, play some low volume music to set the mood. This is great for when the conversation pauses to avoid awkward silence, plus it can create a conversation.",Music
eckhog,2,"If you’re out and about and are thirsty, save money and go to Starbucks instead of buying a water bottle. They will give you a cup of water (Tall, Grande, or Venti) for free!",Other
ecgn58,3,"When making a controversial post on Reddit, don't reply to comments. The people who downvote your post will double-dip and downvote your comments as well, making you lose more karma.",Psychology
ecfv0i,1,Turn a candle upside down while lighting to avoid burning fingers,SciTech
ecj8t5,0,"Shake a bag (or bucket, or whatever) of popcorn and the kernels will sink to the bottom leaving the popcorn on the top.",Food_Drink
ecf3tr,1,"When going through airport security, always put your laptop through the machine before your bags and shoes (if applicable). This will make it virtually impossible to forget and leave your laptop behind.",Fashion
ecjgnn,1,"when flying long-haul, take a water bottle. It reduces waste, and it's easier to stay hydrated.",Food_Drink
ecj7su,1,"If your cable company isn't responding fast enough to a trouble call, find a safety issue to report (exposed underground line, loose cable on pole) and be a little dramatic. They will come fast to fix it.",SciTech
ecgbfb,0,"If your pre-made salad came with a cup of dressing instead of a packet, use some of the lettuce from the salad to wipe the cup out so you get all of the dressing goodness.",Food_Drink
ecch5i,0,"Leave a wiper sticking up to mark your car, making it easier to find in long lots full of other cars. Also helpful when you plan to pass someone the key, and they'll need to find your car.",SciTech
echiwq,0,"If you are lactose tolerant, during rough times you can survive perfectly well on 1 gallon a day of whole milk. Usually 1-3 dollars each, that also means you can feed yourself on 1-3 dollars a day. So long as you dont do it for longer then 2 months you'll be perfectly fine.",Food_Drink
eckivo,0,"When pumping gas, set the lock on the nozzle to the farthest click to reduce air bubbles being pumped into your fuel tank. This may result in more accuracy in the price for the fuel you are paying for.",SciTech
ecdyq1,0,"Most telemarketer's auto-dialers can be forcefully rebooted by repeatedly pressing the ""*"" key while on the line, thus wasting their time as well.",Games
ecci0m,0,set your stove clock wrong so it will be 420 four times a day instead of just two,Weather_Time
ec5gm6,248,"For those with unique names that people make comments about. The best way I've found to break the awkardness is to say ""Thanks, I got it for my birthday.""",Phatic
ebv34r,206,"If you want to remember people's names, when they tell you their name, repeat it to confirm that's their name, and a few seconds into the conversation, repeat the name in your head. It will make sure you actually listen when they tell you their name, and connect the name to their face",Psychology
ebwg2j,36,the barcode on the outside of every envelope delivered by the USPS contains your full address. Make sure to obscure it if you're posting it to social media.,Politics
ec0oxi,40,"Thinking about having a New Years Resolution? If it’s something you REALLY want to do, start it NOW! It will feel good to have some work done by the time New Years gets here, and you’re probably more likely to stick to it.",Other
ec6eoz,28,"When installing software, choose the custom/advanced option over the express/automatic option. This will often reveal the bundled bloatware which you can then uncheck before proceeding with the installation.",SciTech
ec4bwz,29,"USPS shipping materials are free. Stickers, boxes, forms, labels envelopes, etc, all free and delivered to your door step.",Other
ebxx8k,24,Don't Mistake Speed for Efficiency,SciTech
ebymkv,22,"People say ""It's not what you know, it's who you know,"" but in reality, ""who you know"" gets you in the door, and ""what you know"" lets you to stay there.",Other
ec4bpu,18,"Want to go to the gym after work but always lose motivation? Change into your gym clothes right when you get home, even if you don't plan to go right away. Want to stop yourself from late night snacking? Brush your teeth right after dinner.",Food_Drink
eby7e4,19,"When meeting someone who has a name in current popular culture, don't bring it up or make a joke about it. They've heard it before.",Other
ebw41x,14,"If you are a supervisor somewhere with high employee turnover, consider how you are doing in your position before blaming the difficulty of the jobs that are short staffed.",Other
ebyltk,12,"Ask recipients where they want their gifts sent! Some people want things sent to work, where deliveries are monitored, to avoid porch pirates. Others may not have moved into their new home yet. Others may be planning to travel, so they may not be home to keep the package out of the weather.",Weather_Time
ebwp1c,12,It’s just as important to clean the inside of your windshield as you do the outside for increased visibility.,SciTech
ec9aov,12,Don’t try cook a dish for the first time on Christmas Day. Try it before hand to make sure you can do it and correct and errors,Art_Event
ec62w9,10,"Contact your ISP once every six months and ask about changes to rate plans. These plans change often, and they usually won't call to tell you about them. This is very useful in rural areas where ISP's have been reluctant to offer unlimited data. You can save money and get a better plan.",Other
ebzkj9,10,"When on a plane, and the turbulence, don’t be scared, planes are designed to handle extreme turbulence. Just look at the flight attendants for assurance",Psychology
ec0u43,9,a good comunication strategy is to phrase your questions so that your listener can accurately give a short reply using word from your question,Other
ec5u1w,7,"Don't trust Google maps , Waze or GPS explicitly , vet your routes especially over mountainous terrains in unfamiliar locations or during hazardous weather conditions.",Weather_Time
ec18vd,5,"When moving, clothing and plastic bags make excellent packing material. Everyone has a bag of Grocery bags, and you can avoid packing many of your clothes by using them to wrap delicate items.",Other
ec9c00,4,Occasionally back in to a parking spot in front of a store with glass windows to make sure all of your taillights work.,Politics
ebxlk8,1,- Tell your relatives that you are squeamish this holiday season to get them to stop telling you about their latest medical procedure.,Travel_Geo
ebyg87,0,"If you are browsing the internet in hopes to purchase an item and find it, put your cursor on the X to close the tab, often times they will give you a promo code to save money on that very item you found.",Other
ec43og,0,"When leaving your Macbook on the table at a cafe to go relieve yourself, Facetime yourself on your phone to keep an eye on your belongings while you're away.",Psychology
ec9gzk,0,Wait until that season 3 before watching a Netflix original. Anything before that is not worth the heartbreak of its cancellation.,Movies_TV
ebx197,0,winter have your lips dry and cracked? Don’t waste money on expensive lip balms. Neosporin Original Ointment is cheap and very effective.,Other
ec773o,0,"Pressing 1 will rewind your voicemail 10 seconds. Pressing 1 twice, will rewind it to the start",SciTech
ebtz5a,0,"When you’re going to the hospital, even for a routine procedure, don’t wear your nice clothes. It could get blood stains or worst, if you have an arrest, it can be cut open.",Other
ebynav,0,"If you're walking your dog and someone starts petting it tell them ""that's weird he/she never let's strangers do that"" it will make them happy! (I dont know if this is but I dont know where else to post it)",Pets_Animals
eca5cr,1,"Wenn logging into any Google Service, you don't need to type '@gmail.com' - just your username is sufficient",SciTech
ebfb95,206,"if you don't have the confidence to ask someone out on a date, try the nonchalant ""we should hang out sometime"" instead to gauge their reaction. It will be a lot less awkward if they show no interest because you didn't formally ask.",Other
ebh32w,159,"Buy a vacuum sealer. When meat goes on sale, stock up, portion out, and freeze. Not only will this save you money, you’ll also have dinner options on hand when you don’t feel like shopping.",Food_Drink
ebjq3f,51,"If you forget to take your clothes out of the washing machine and they smell like mildew, rewash them but add 1-2 cups of white vinegar instead of detergent",Other
ebsk70,48,You are more effective at brightening someone else's day than you are at brightening your own.,Other
ebm561,35,Every now and then upload NSFW stuff to a subreddit. It will make it non suitable for advertisement and it will remove ads completely from those subreddits.,SciTech
ebfo4y,23,"If you have a strong position on something, try debating it outloud with someone. We often dont know how well we can defend our positions until that we have to say them outloud to another person.",Psychology
ebiaxh,22,"if you find yourself checking social media often, try moving the social media apps on your phone around. This will cause you to become aware the instant you try to open the app without thinking about it.",SciTech
ebqfcy,23,If you find a wallet you can drop it in any US post office box and they will return it to the address on the drivers license for free.,Politics
ebhawp,19,"If you buy an older home, check ALL of the plumbing shut off valves and replace those that are not operating properly. Replacement could save you from additional expense and hassle if it is discovered during a future emergency or remodel.",SciTech
ebn560,16,": I have a notebook where I have to justify my spending for items. Buying a coat and writing in the book ""got this coat cause I wanted it"" isn't good enough. It has saved me a lot of money and space in my wardrobe.",Literature
ebj0fw,14,"Don't use fancy fonts when printing out address labels for your Christmas Cards. If the postal worker can't decipher the address in an instant, they'll just return to sender.",Art_Event
ebizz5,12,"If someone humorously complains about a recent string of bad dates to you, they may be interested in you, and are advertising their singleness.",Other
ebn2g8,10,": if you're slow getting ready in the morning , create a playlist of your favorite songs with up-beat music and play it everyday , you will hustle like never before and also it will put you in a good mood",Music
ebkeig,8,the key to happiness is making those around you happy.,Psychology
ebt552,6,"If you need to get creases out of T-Shirts and you either don't have an iron or hate getting the iron out, chuck it in the dryer with a wet sock for about 15 minutes on Everyday and Medium Heat.",Weather_Time
ebk5hp,4,Take care of your spare tire.,Phatic
ebn7b6,2,"If someone offers you a breath mint, take it. It might be a hint.",Other
ebljzb,2,Train your dog to your own personal whisle and not a dog whisle. Anybody can purchase one and call your dog away but only you can do your own.,Pets_Animals
eblbal,2,"If you have a small space, opt for smaller furniture. Big, chunky furniture make the space seem even smaller.",Other
ebrgwh,1,"To skip ads on Snapchat, just swipe down to close the ad then click on the story you were watching to pick back up where the ad cut you off.",Literature
ebg4fl,0,"when using the Calculator app on iPhone, turn it horizontal, and you'll have a scientific calculator",SciTech
ebm8px,0,"When using a public restroom, pick the first or second stall instead of the last one. People tend to pick the last ones because it’s assumed they’ll be cleaner so the first few are actually the better choice since they tend to be used less.",Psychology
ebje20,0,"Dont buy a fondue kit for the 1/year cheese fondue. DIY by taking your stove top, putting it as the table centrepiece, raising it with a couple tuna cans and putting mini candles underneath",Food_Drink
ebhfwc,0,Give all your kids the middle name Tyrone even if their first name is Timmy. When it comes time to get a job they can go by their middle name and pull a honest Warren.,Other
eb76xo,521,"if someone flashes their lights at you, it's either your lights are off or there is a speed trap ahead.",SciTech
eb98yt,96,"If you find someones ID and you live in the US, you can return it to them by dropping it into any outgoing mailbox. USPS will return it to the address on the license no postage required",Politics
eb3586,72,"Have to change work passwords often? Use motivational phrases, eg: bemoreassertiveinmeetings or gettowork10minutesearly - not only does typing it out mentally reinforce the mantra, but you can write it on a sticky note just incase and nobody will know it's a password.",Psychology
eb78x4,65,Do not try to start small talk with someone who has headphones in. They so clearly do not want to be bothered in that moment.,Other
ebaom6,51,"if you are an extroverted person, invite your introverted friends to things. Odds are they either didn't get invited or wouldnt go without someone they know.",Other
eb1utf,46,"Unless it's specifically asked for, or you're willing to accept the bulk of the responsibility, be cautious gifting someone a pet or plant. They can be a huge responsibility, and the recipient may not be willing to have that responsibility.",Politics
eazl9r,20,"Bring a pen when you visit your mailbox or leave one inside it. When you receive mail addressed to someone else, you can write, ""RETURN TO SENDER"" pop it right back into the mailbox. No more of it piling up at home or having to go back and forth.",Politics
eb5un7,20,If you ever read a newspaper or a source and recognize something as blatantly wrong- ask yourself if you take everything else in that same medium as the truth,Literature
eb7fc1,16,Take photos of heart-felt messages you write in cards this holiday season. People tend to respond to any kind words without providing context and it can be hard to remember what specifically you wrote.,Travel_Geo
eaxb8v,13,"If you keep procrastinating on your phone while studying, play a long music compilation that you like on YouTube, this way you'll feel less tempted to STOP the music and check your phone, and you'll focus more on studying.",Music
eb571g,12,: change your bedsheets on a Sunday. It will make the whole 'get up for another week procedure' a little bit easier.,Other
ebaydu,7,"Men, a wallet is NOT an ideal storage place for protection. The constant friction against it can wear it down, meaning it will tear more easily when it is used. Keep it in a drawer/dresser nearby instead.",Psychology
eb14bs,7,"If you want to strike up a conversation with someone you don't know, say ""You look familiar, what's your name?"" to help get the ball rolling",Other
eb92wu,6,Youtube autoplay is a great way to find songs by artists that aren't accessible through their channel page!,SciTech
eb1fnb,6,"If you have a large family or you host a lot of events, consider buying used chairs from a rental company. They typically have lots of chairs for sale and they are a fraction of the cost of new ones.",Other
ebceb7,5,"if your nose is blocked, do 15 push ups, your nose will clear up for the next half hour or so.",Other
eaz3fr,6,"LPT- to do a quick search on YouTube, type y in your address bar and press tab. This allows you to search directly in YouTube. Only works on Chrome as far as ik.",SciTech
ebai92,2,"When teaching someone: first ask them to do the most basic things in the related subject. This is for you to know where to start since without the basics as foundation, what ever in depth topic you are trying to teach them will probably be forgotten instantly.",SciTech
eaxzmn,4,Inflation exists. Always take into account inflation.,Other
ebchws,2,"if you have a friend who is chronically late, tell them the event starts earlier than the actual time",Art_Event
eba9x9,1,Whatever you’re worried about today won’t matter in 200 years when we’re all gone.,Sports
eb75yi,2,"If you use mematic and want to caption an image, screenshot the picture then crop to where there is a white space underneath. Then once you have the image, save it to your photos, then screenshot and crop out the white part at the bottom that says made with mematic.",Other
eb9rp4,0,*society is what you want it to be*,Religion
eaxk1d,0,"to preserve the non-stick surface of cookware, the only scrubber you should use is your fingernail; regardless of the marketing, no scrubber is safe for non-stick surfaces.",SciTech
eb0p9r,0,Swipe left from the home screen of your iPhone if you really need to see the % of your battery. It’s displayed on the widget.,SciTech
eb87xe,0,"Homeless people, if you're hanging about in a public library in an effort to escape the cold, don't just sit there. Go to the self help section and find a book which will help you improve your life and maybe escape being homeless.",Literature
eaosjv,1645,"If you're traveling abroad, take a photo of your passport and send it to your own email address. If your passport gets lost or stolen, it's much easier to get back home if you have readily available proof of citizenship.",Politics
eakayr,500,"When disposing of boxes after Christmas, take them to the dump/tip instead of leaving them for the garbageman. Thieves will be looking to see what new/expensive things people have bought to identify houses to rob",Other
eat1l3,131,"Every time you talk to someone, regardless of how long you've known them, try to learn something new about them. This will train you to be a better listener and to ask open ended questions with greater frequency.",Psychology
eaj4he,81,"Tired of sites asking you about cookies, and not being allowed to decline? Just press f12 on chrome and remove the annoying banner in inspect element.",SciTech
eauq8o,19,At the store buying a card for someones birthday but youre too embarrassed to ask how old theyre turning? Get a 1 year old birthday card and everyone will assume its a joke.,Other
eakac6,14,"If you would like an emotional ""pick me up"", search for laser pointers on Amazon and watch the reviewers videos. No reposts, lots of original content and well, cats.",Other
eaks3u,12,"When there is a long line forming at an attraction/event like concert, sporting event, museum etc dont assume you should join the line. Much of time people are just following the crowd and there could be another entrance or if you already have tickets you can bypass the line.",Art_Event
eak0k4,15,Use the auto_scroll feature on pdf readers to stay on task and maintain a good pace if you find your mind wanders or you get distracted easily.,Psychology
eaqlvz,13,"If you mess up a voicemail to someone, press ""#"" to erase and re-record the message.",SciTech
eakedo,13,"If a lid is on a jar so tight you're unable to open it, wrap an elastic band around the lid for a better grip.",Music
eaodpc,12,"Don’t rinse out your mouth after brushing, your teeth will thank you for it.",Other
ean3gw,11,wrap your big Christmas presents first and use the extra scraps of paper to wrap the small gifts at the end,Art_Event
eatbrs,6,If anyone offers you food in any professional or social situation then accept it and thank them. It's very rare that they're just offering out of politeness. Folks like to feed you if you're cool,Food_Drink
ealsgm,7,"Export your favourite online recipe web pages as PDFs and put them somewhere like Google Drive, so you’ll still have them if the website disappears",Food_Drink
eaj69n,7,"If you're travelling, bring a combination lock. You never know when you're going to need it.",Other
eaw5k5,7,Got relatively squeaky doors? Apply a strong upwards force on the door as you swing it open or closed if you are trying to be quiet.,SciTech
ean7ct,7,"If you can't see any imperfections on the drywall compound you're sanding, put a flashlight right on the wall but pointing to the side, shadows will be casted.",SciTech
eamoml,3,"When wrapping Christmas gifts, use left over newspaper in place of wrapping paper to cut down on single use waste.",Art_Event
eamkjd,0,If you cant be arsed with an argument just reply to said person with You're right. 99% of the time they wont know how to react.,Other
eaqlvt,2,"When you can, save your Amazon purchases for a later. After a few days, a lot of products give you discounts to finish the purchase.",Other
eat1sy,0,"when you invite friends spontaneously, be the first one to enter every room your guest may see, to remove embarrassing things",Other
eaqe7y,0,"when searching for movies or shows to stream on TV, use your phone. The phone interface is much easier to sift through content.",SciTech
eao9tn,0,"If you drop something small, do not try to catch it! Instead look where it lands and pick it back up.",SciTech
eapwap,0,"When shopping for produce, and you see someone decided to leave a bag of what you were shopping for behind, take it. They likely already picked through the items and selected the best ones.",Other
eaq2w7,0,"Avoid holiday controversy by responding to ""Merry Christmas"", ""Happy Holidays"" and the like with ""You too.""",Art_Event
eana0r,0,"Wrap your gifts with scrap fabrics or cut-up old clothes with interesting patterns like polka dots or plaid. Then, reuse the same fabric for future gifts. If you don't have any lying around, run to a craft store or thrift store. Reduce waste!",Art_Event
eavei3,0,If you're going on an interview and have no money for new clothes buy new drawers. There's no confidence like new drawers confidence.,Other
eai4nq,0,Very hot water is just as effective as dishwashing liquid.,SciTech
eaj9zh,0,Instead of donating money to teamtrees go on amazon and buy tree seeds. You can buy around 100 maple tree seeds for about $1.50 and have about 100x the impact.,Other
eadxvr,763,"When writing reports, essays or any other important documents, reread it the next day with fresh eyes. Don't just save it and think that it's good to go, even if you've proofread it. Trust me, it's got errors.",Literature
ea9jnb,409,If your indoor cat is lost outdoors leave their litterbox outside. They can smell it up to a mile away and use that to find their way home.,Pets_Animals
ea6xdu,95,"An easy way to remember how to use e.g. is to think of it as ""example given"" and then give examples.",Psychology
ea6eff,51,"When you have a super wide angle dashcam, the quality for reading text like a license plate is bad. Say the plate numbers so the dashcam picks it up and can be checked against the offending vehicle",Politics
ea99ql,42,you can chat message Amazon through the help section and request plastic free packaging for future shipments. They will make the change with your account.,Other
ea5h9e,42,"If you do any shopping within about 60 days of Christmas remember to check online again in case the price has dropped significantly. You can often return your purchase for a full refund, since return times are typically extended around the holidays, and then buy the same gift for less.",Art_Event
eaay2o,35,"Instead of paying hundreds of dollars for a brand name memory foam mattress or mattress topper, just buy the material from a foam and rubber supplier. It will be a fraction of the cost, and oftentimes they already have cut-to-size ordering options to fit standard bed sizes.",Other
eaaw2e,27,"Does your iPhone seem too bright, even on the lowest setting? Go to Settings > Accessibility > Display & Text Size and turn on Reduce White Point. The higher the percentage, the dimmer your screen.",Other
ea7eux,28,"If you have little kids, book your babysitter early so they can help out while you get ready!",Literature
eabtu4,26,"When applying for jobs always save their number in your contacts and name them, you never know when they might call and if it's a spam call or not",Other
ea8sb0,20,- Been wanting to buy something but can't really afford it? Check ebay in the weeks after xmas. People getting rid of unwanted presents could creates a downward pressure on prices of popular products.,Other
ea8nbs,17,Just because you excel at something doesn't automatically mean you'll enjoy it long-term.,Psychology
ea69ci,13,"When packing your bags up to return home after a vacation/work trip/weekend away, use the same list you made to originally pack FOR the trip to make sure you return home with everything you brought with you.",Travel_Geo
eafz6y,12,"Wrap gifts poorly throughout the year (birthdays, weddings, etc) so you can wrap them well for Christmas. This will help differentiate between you and Santa and keep the magic alive.",Art_Event
ea5v1g,10,"when typing, you can move the cursor around whole words at a time by holding Ctrl + left or right. If you hold Shift + left or right it will select characters. If you hold Ctrt + Shift + left or right it will select entire words words.",SciTech
eaae90,7,Put chewy Chips Ahoy cookies in the microwave and they'll taste like they just came out of the oven freshly baked,Food_Drink
ea9pw0,9,buy 2 extra pillow cases. Every time you do your laundry switch them out with your current cases to keep them constantly fresh.,Other
ea61tw,10,"If you’re going to be generous this holiday season and get someone a new phone, tablet or some sort of electronic device, don’t get it engraved. It will be worth much less in a year or so when they want to trade it in for something new.",Travel_Geo
ea3i7p,4,utilise the !remindme feature whenever you see cute or wholesome videos to surprise future you.,SciTech
ea6yij,6,"Buy several cheap umbrellas and hand them off to strangers who need them when you get to your destination. You get to help out your fellow human, and you no longer have to deal with wet umbrellas!",Other
ea29zv,2,use a can koozie on your Aeropress as an insulator to keep your brew warm,Weather_Time
ea6m8g,1,Put your rice ON TOP of the sauce when you put away the leftovers so the rice doesn't become soggy.,Food_Drink
ea53hy,1,Don't give DVDs as gifts this Christmas. Blu Ray technology is now 13 years old. Most people have moved on to HD.,Art_Event
eaedja,0,Reheat cold pizza on the stove by cooking it face-down in a pan with some olive oil.,Food_Drink
eaee79,0,"When walking in or out of a building, push the door in the middle to avoid the embarrassment of trying to open it from the wrong side.",Psychology
eaffwv,0,If you don’t want your pasta to stock don’t follow u/akuvkdgm1246u ‘s advice.,Literature
eafdjo,0,"if you want your pasta to not stick together, drizzle a little olive oil on them BEFORE you throw them in the water. Pour it into the box shake them up.",Food_Drink
e9m55w,505,"if your new year’s resolution is going to include improving your fitness, you should start researching and even practicing your workout routine now so you are more likely to continue your progress after the new year starts.",Other
e9v57k,342,Ask people for permission to do something even if you know they will say yes. This makes them feel more respected and be more inclined to do you favors in the future.,SciTech
e9qm9g,258,"If a service dog without a person approaches you, it means that the person is in need of help.",Pets_Animals
e9po5k,106,Drag YouTube URLs into VLC to watch only the video and with all the features of VLC,Movies_TV
e9sh3a,92,"It is the time of the year when you may receive gift cards as presents. To thank the person, write their name on the gift card and when you spend it send them a quick text or picture thanking them!",Other
e9ynqu,81,"If you are given a prepaid debit card as a gift, save it after you spend the money. You can use it to sign up for free trials online without worry of being scammed.",Other
e9mepg,75,"If you really need to take a dump, but you're far away from a restroom, start retching and acting like you're throwing up. It tricks your body into decreasing peristalsis and reduces the urge to take a dump.",Other
e9ye25,67,Adopt a Grandparent for christmas. Go to a nursing home near you and find out who does not get visitors or gifts,Art_Event
e9w348,62,"If a person you've met before confronts you about seeing them in public and not saying hi, tell them ""I didn't think you'd remember me"".",Psychology
e9x6d8,51,"Download a YouTube Video with VLC - drag the video link into vlc, press ctrl+j, copy link in ""location"" box at the bottom, paste into browser, right click > save video as... (Credit goes to u/Nathan_Inbar)",Movies_TV
e9un5r,41,"Look through your saved posts/comments, there is a reason you saved them.",Religion
e9ynm7,41,"Designate one hour each week for something you “don’t have time for” - whether exercising, working on a project, or just relaxing. You’ll probably realize you do, in fact, have time for it.",Other
e9zzzu,36,"If you’re looking to move to a new neighbourhood, book an Airbnb for a few days to see if you like the vibe",Literature
e9lutq,29,Whenenever you have time for cooking a meal for one make it for two and store the one you are not eating for later.,Food_Drink
e9ng5n,28,"Don't know what to gift someone and it's rude to just give them money? A 20/50$ bill folded into a paper crane works as a great novelty gift, useful to the recipient and still looks thoughtful.",Other
e9zg65,24,"Hold the windows key and press either the left or right directional key to perfectly align a window with half of your screen, you can then do the same with another window to align it with the other side of the screen",SciTech
e9yzr2,24,"Making toast in a pan on the stove top tastes better than in a toaster! First melt some butter in a pan, then put the bread on it, do the same to the other side, until that it's golden brown.",Food_Drink
e9mfqk,22,"If you have a high Blood Platelet count and are in good health, then you should consider donating them🙂, you could save lives. There is always a dire need for them.",Other
e9nh35,18,If you’re at a store and want to buy something but you aren’t sure if you need it then go home without buying it. If it’s really worth it then you’ll be willing to come back another day to get it.,Other
ea05tn,16,"When buying a used car, tell the owner you want to repair the car as a project. They will most likely tell you what's wrong with it.",SciTech
e9tdvv,14,Use a potato peeler to cut cheese into thin even slices straight off the block.,Food_Drink
e9wh3a,14,"A lot of the 'best product' reviews make their money off commissions. If the review has a link to buy the product, and you follow the link and purchase it, the review site gets a kick back. These reviews cannot be trusted. They are biased. Buyer beware!",Other
e9z1az,13,Have an important text to write? Use your Notes App to create a draft first. This avoids prematurely sending a message to your recipient.,SciTech
e9nbms,14,"When buying Christmas gifts, it may be better to buy from a store online and have it shipped to your home since shipping is usually free this time of year (over a certain amount at least) and then you get half of your wrapping job done for you!",Art_Event
e9s18g,11,"Sometimes, when calling into a company that uses an automated service, pressing 0 once and sometimes multiple times can take you straight to an operator.",Other
e9uuip,9,"If you're unsure to give as a gift to someone, you could look what they currently use and give them a better version of it. They may enjoy a dollar store-esc item, but could far more enjoy a more robust item.",Games
e9qp9u,7,"If you’re tired of getting robocalls from unknown numbers, the iPhone iOS 13 has a setting where you can “silence” these calls and send them straight to voicemail. Simply go to Settings > Phone > scroll down to “Call Silencing and Blocked Callers”.",SciTech
e9x2pk,8,Dry/Peeling hands? Pat them dry after washing instead of rubbing to keep your hands moisturized for longer!,Other
e9zixz,5,Want to slow down when you're snacking and stop reaching for the unhealthy stuff? Replace the chips or candy with frozen berries since they are healthy and are too cold too eat quickly. Bonus if they were flash frozen on the farm since they may have more nutrients than the non-frozen variety,Food_Drink
e9x8dv,5,If you frequently get thirsty at night get yourself a squeeze water bottle. This way you can drink water lying down and never worry about spilling water in the bed. Make sure it has a one way valve.,Food_Drink
e9q1dy,6,Type any random characters after amazon.com to look at their 404 dogs while refreshing for new ones.,Other
ea0lb1,6,Buy a scarf instead of a tree skirt for your holiday tree. Looks just as nice and then you have a scarf to wear after the holidays,Travel_Geo
e9z5q3,5,if you dont have a quarter you can use the back of a house key to unlock shopping carts,SciTech
e9w9py,4,"If you live in a colder part of the world, leave your oven slightly open after you're done cooking. Use the heat to heat up the house a bit, you already paid for it.",Food_Drink
e9ptbe,4,"It is better to buy something edible when budget is low and you don't know who is going to receive the gift, like for secret santa in office's. Else most of the times it just becomes a waste and people never bother using it.",Other
e9o8u1,3,"when not sure road closures during riot / protests, check traffic on Google maps. If the map do not show any traffic colour - very high probability that the roads are shut.",SciTech
ea1ih5,5,When you are trying to fall asleep and one of your nostrils is full just lie so your filled nostril is on the top. Repeat this a fre times till u fall asleep.,Psychology
e9yn93,1,If you give early X-mas gifts to your kids make sure one gift is new pajamas the night before xmas. They can wear them for xmas morning unwrapping gift photos.,Other
e9ub7p,2,Not everyone gets excited about the holidays.,Religion
e9rn37,2,Individual hobby Subs are a great place to get info for Gifts. If you are heavily into a hobby. Go to the related subReddit and start a gift buying guide.,Other
ea0wcn,0,"If you're getting cold somewhere, do some warmup exercise, and don't bother other people look",Psychology
e9qnp6,0,"When you're sending more than 4 images through Facebook Messenger, send them grouped together. It's way easier to forward them to the next person, if the images are some notes, for example.",SciTech
e9x5un,0,"chocolate contains two psychoactive stimulants - caffeine, and theobromine. If you don’t like hyperactive kids, don’t feed them chocolate!",Food_Drink
e9xcm2,0,"if you are struggling to like a movie or a TV show in the very few minutes of it, and you are just watching it because it was recommended to you or has good reviews, stop watching it and spare yourself precious time, the chances are it's not for you and you won't like it at the end either.",Movies_TV
e9e0lu,214,"If you closed a tab on your internet browser as a mistake, use ctrl + shift + t to retrieve it.",SciTech
e955rq,24,Keep getting annoying calls from survey companies? Tell them you work in a marketing company. It disqualifies you from future surveys,SciTech
e95yvx,84,Smoke alarms have expiration dates. The date is located on the back of the alarm. Don't just change the battery if it's beeping.. CHECK THE EXPIRATION DATE. It could save your life.,Weather_Time
e9hspg,69,"Write something vulnerable to a loved one on occasion. Loving relationships are perhaps too often left unspoken, and sharing an intimate message can mean quite a lot to someone.",Art_Event
e970ov,39,do NOT under any circumstances put dish soap in the dishwasher (one of those things you'll only do one),Pets_Animals
e9i1bt,32,Use eye drops to improve your vision at night. Dry eyes don’t focus quite right.,Other
e9e6kg,23,Drill holes in your trash cans about 1/3 of the way up on opposite sides to stop your trash bags from trapping air.,SciTech
e9gxrm,12,"To avoid sour cream, yogurt, and other similar foods from separating into a pool of water on top, smooth out the surface before returning to the fridge.",Food_Drink
e97gby,15,"If your child is quick on their feet, don't slow them down. Encourage them to run or try out for sports. They could be world class athletes.",Sports
e9b5l2,7,"When flying, place stickers on every side of your luggage. Instead of worrying that you might pick up someone else's similar looking luggage, you'll easily be able to identify yours",Psychology
e9gs4o,4,"To avoid sour cream, yogurt, and other similar foods from separating into a pool of water on top, smooth out the surface with the spoon before returning it to the fridge.",Food_Drink
e9cy9w,4,Harsh winters? Don't forget to wear long johns. Makes the biggest difference.,Weather_Time
e98tt2,5,"If you need a cell phone charger or cable while travelling, go to a dollar store instead of a convenience store. It will cost a fraction of the price.",Other
e9ez9l,4,"When getting to a mountain to go skiing, dial the ski patrol’s local phone number in your phone. This way if you get stuck, you can reach help faster.",Travel_Geo
e99c9s,5,"- If you have an oily face and wear glasses, then the best way to keep them clean and oil feee is to wipe them with oil blotting tissues used for the face.",Other
e9dbaa,3,LPT:. Mixing pineapple juice or chunks with meat that's too dry makes it juicy and easy to chew,Food_Drink
e9c4be,1,"If you want to trade in your pennies, dimes and nickels, your bank will give you sleeves to roll them in.",Other
e9i3w8,0,"If you cough or choke on drinks or water, try thinking deliberately about taking a sip each time. This will cause you to do it less often.",Other
e8wvik,20422,"if you have to pay a company to work for them it's a scam, walk away",Other
e8rgr6,700,"Remember, this time of year isn't happy for everyone. If someone is giving you one word answers to your Christmas questions, change the subject.",Art_Event
e8xw1w,88,"if someone’s opening up to you about something intense, remain neutral in your response. In doing so, you’ll retain their trust and be seen as someone they can comfortably approach to talk to in any circumstance",Psychology
e8vinb,74,"if you are a cashier, hand change first, then bills so the change doesn’t slide out of the customers hand.",Other
e90koz,71,"If you can't afford college, try getting into a trade. You can get paid to learn on the job and do just as well over the long term.",Other
e90onn,42,"With temperatures dropping, food banks need help. Instead of donating food, donate money because they have bills to pay, a better idea of what they are short on, and usually have more buying power.",Other
e8xk6y,34,"If you’re having trouble closing your eyes at night, open them and focus everything you have on trying to keep them open. Oftentimes this will actually cause you to become tired and help you fall asleep!",Psychology
e8s6d4,29,"if your child doesn't like doing something (like cleaning) don't force them. Reward them when they do it, It'll soon become the norm.",Other
e8pc3t,23,When taking something apart make sure you take pictures of the parts and process to make it easier to put back together!,Other
e8v5e4,20,"if you are going to a party and know you will run into acquaintance and forget their names, take a moment to scan the host’s friends list on social media. It will jog your memory of their faces and names.",Art_Event
e8pamu,19,"If your ballpoint pen isn't working, but has ink in it, scribble on the rubber sole of the bottom of your shoe. It'll get the ball rolling and picking up ink again quickly.",Other
e8vl0z,17,"If you are hungry and broke, find a fast food restaurant with a punch card promotion (e.g. - 6 punches = free sandwich) and ask people entering if they can get your card punched.",Food_Drink
e8qk5p,16,Peel your bananas from the bottom up. It will reduce bruising and will not leave brine on the fruit.,Food_Drink
e900vl,14,If you have bad posture when using a PC like bending your back or lower your head. Try moving the taskbar to the top of the screen instead. (May need a bit get used to),Other
e8t3gc,11,[LPT] Traveling? Unsure of the restaurants cleanliness? Order hard boiled eggs with the shell. They're probably the most sanitized food you'll eat on the road.,Food_Drink
e8r630,14,"At work, try to stick out by your competence rather than your appearance. Follow the company norms on dress, hair or grooming.",Other
e8xnk3,9,A basic coffeemaker can also brew some decent (bagged) tea,Food_Drink
e8sf5h,6,wash your hands before washing your face.,Phatic
e8riul,10,"If you receive a work email you expect to be long, with a lot of instructions/demands, do not open it on your phone. It will appear much shorter and more manageable on a computer monitor.",SciTech
e8rpnb,7,"Save up restaurant/fast food coupons for work and offer coworkers to pick up food for them if you go out. This will often give you a discounted (or free) meal, and saves your coworker delivery fees.",Food_Drink
e94m9s,7,"if you are usually forgetful about locking doors, come up with a random word when you lock the door so when you want to recall if you've locked your door or not you will remember the word you came up with",Psychology
e8x476,6,Always ask whether you would get a voucher or cashback when buying something offline or online that you may have to return for any reason. It can save you from the pain of buying just for the sake of using the voucher when you change your mind and the store does not offer many alternatives.,Other
e8v57x,6,"Just like the real is in the comment section, on Wikipedia the real information is in the References section. If you really want to bury yourself in a topic you find interesting, you can find so much more just by browsing the listed references at the bottom of every Wikipedia page.",SciTech
e95nva,11,"Instead of watching unskippable 15 second ads on YouTube mobile, just report them. It takes 2,5 seconds and makes them go away.",SciTech
e8vn26,6,"if you’re trying to successfully online date, don’t forget to SMILE in your pics",SciTech
e8xjb0,2,"Pringles, chips, or crackers, before buying, hold the package next to your ear and turn it upside down. You'll be able to hear crumbs falling around inside. If you hear lots, there are lots of broken chips/crackers. If you hear little or none, the package likely has few broken chips/crackers.",Food_Drink
e8yd4d,4,"Have a box of macaroni noodles in the kitchen. When making boxed Mac and cheese, add a handful of the other noodles to stretch the box farther.",Food_Drink
e8yhlf,2,": if you have an attic, put a heavy shower curtain in front of the entrance ( closely ) to close in the winter to help protect against drafts.",Politics
e8pkh1,0,"to avoid the smell of boiling cauliflower or Brussels sprouts, add a bit of oil to the boiling water.",Food_Drink
e7h5vn,5176,Don’t forget to clean out your camera roll before the holidays! Family always wants to see pictures of stuff and they have a tendency to scroll...,SciTech
e7je3h,292,"On quora, when you get the alert that blocks your screen telling you to continue with an account, simply click the url bar and press enter. Enjoy your article!",SciTech
e7o2w8,77,"Instead of looking for a reason to not do something, try to find more reasons to do it.",Psychology
e7fkad,60,- Car Trouble? Park in a suburb and pop the hood. A sea of dads will come out to ask what the problem is and offer to assist.,SciTech
e7gk35,59,"If you're searching/applying for jobs, set your social media accounts to Private. Potential employers don't need to see your tweets & stories if they're considering you for a job.",Other
e7eq72,63,"If you are taking your cell phone in for an upgrade, repair, troubleshooting or any reason at all please lock your photos or remove anything you would not want someone to see. People will often be taking your phone to the back, out of sight and can easily look at anything they want.",SciTech
e7dqal,52,Start your 2020 goals now in December so you're in the habit of sticking to them,Psychology
e7jg7n,50,"Instead of saying ""Let me know if there is anything I can do for you"" when someone needs help, offer to do something concrete for them right then.",Other
e7j1b8,45,"Most of your appliances have some kind of cleaning, filter changing, or maintenance that should be performed regularly, and you’re probably ignoring it.",Other
e7invp,36,"when you discover you accidentally washed a paper towel/handkerchief with your laundry (and that laundry is now covered with paper fragments), immediately do a ""rinse"" cycle on an empty machine. This prevents the next load from getting covered with paper bits as well.",Other
e7jr9q,30,If you want someone to like you; compliment them more often.,Other
e7nkat,22,"If you eat a lot of “just add” pancakes or waffles, do yourself a favor and make your own dry mix. A large batch is easy to make and you can find a recipe that’s simply 1 cup milk, 1 egg, and a few tablespoons of butter/oil.",Food_Drink
e7fsyf,19,Start you new years resolution now so that if you fail you can call this a trial run and go again on the new year better prepared,Politics
e7jpd1,14,You can get a pen that isn’t writing working by writing on the sole of your shoe.,Literature
e7idig,12,"If you don’t know what a particular emoji means, you can copy and paste it into a search engine, and it will tell you.",SciTech
e7fzcl,12,"If you have trouble eating fruits and veggies, Google the sweetest varieties/brands of each and try them. If you don't believe me, taste a Granny Smith vs a Fuji apple and see the difference.",SciTech
e7flxf,8,"If you play the lottery, play different numbers every time. Otherwise, it will be hard to quit or pause because you'll be afraid that your numbers will come up and you'll miss them.",Music
e7iu9b,6,"For new drivers, go by two rules that feel contradictory but somehow worked for me. Assume everyone on the road is a great driver and also a terrible driver. It eases stress, but also makes you vigilant to other drivers.",Politics
e7iqap,6,"If you want to know what the temp feels like outside before going out, just touch your window.",Weather_Time
e7en46,8,Don't want to pay the ATM fee for a small transaction? Go into the grocery store and buy something for less than a dollar like an individual 25¢ Kool Aid packet and request cash back.,Other
e7f9dq,4,"When you get a coupon or reward certificate that doesn’t become usable for a while, set a reminder in your phone for the date and put all the coupons in one place at home. You don’t miss using a coupon and don’t lose them.",Other
e7reyp,5,"When watching a new show or series, it's often worth it to re-watch the first episode or the key parts of it. You have to process way more information in the first episode than almost any other, and it's usually full of little things you have missed that could haunt you later.",Movies_TV
e7qqxw,4,"The best time to make changes in your diet is the holidays. If you can do it when the food pressure is at the highest, you have proven to yourself that you can do it at any other point in the year. Good luck(:",Food_Drink
e7ofg3,4,"If you're a nervous flyer, check out https://aviationweather.gov/ for a quick overview of aviation weather including pilot reports and turbulence ratings along your route.",Weather_Time
e7fwk7,4,as we are all decorating the exterior of our house for the holiday season make sure you don't cover your house numbers as it makes it more difficult for delivery drivers such as FedEx and UPS to find your home.,Travel_Geo
e7jr3f,2,"If you think your mobile phone charging socket is broken, try using a needle and gently scraping inside it. You will remove fluff and it will work like new",SciTech
e7nl23,2,if you're using picture in picture on Android with YouTube you can use the next video button to skip an ad when one pops up.,Movies_TV
e7qflq,0,Accidently drop your soda bottle and are too afraid to open until that all the fizz has stopped? Flick the sides of the bottle with your fingers where small bubbles have appeared until that all the bubbles are gone and you can now safely open your soda bottle,Food_Drink
e7mvgj,1,keep fruit and veg fresh in airtight bags or containers in the fridge. Keeps fresh for weeks.,Food_Drink
e7qlmr,0,"If your travelling or moving to a foreign country with different plug sockets and have a lot of appliances that are from your home country? buy a few multi-plug extension leads from your country and then just a few travel adapters, that way you can use lots of your things at the same time",Travel_Geo
e7odp0,0,Collect some coins that are minted before 2000; that could be worth so much more when you are older. All you have to do is whenever you get coins from the bank or coins from change just check the back or the front for its date. It's a really easy hobby and can be very profitable for its effort,Other
e7lmne,0,"— Tip a server at the beginning of your experience as they will always look out for you and make your experience more enjoyable as opposed to waiting to the end, it benefits you and them.",Other
e7m1ra,0,"if they under 18, they cant take your peen",Politics
e748gk,191,Don’t forget to unclench your jaw and relax your muscles when browsing from time to time. You’ll feel a lot more relieved and less stressed while browsing Reddit!,Psychology
e75om8,60,"If you already have too much stuff, let it be known that the only gifts you want are things you can eat or drink. Bye bye new clutter, hello new foodie experiences.",Food_Drink
e745pd,56,When doing cardio save your last two favorite songs for when you think you will run out of energy. They may motivate you to go an extra 8 to 10 minutes,Other
e79azb,46,Searching for travel arrangements on incognito mode can make it easier to find cheaper options,Travel_Geo
e70bhb,39,"Can't read an article because you're not a premium subscriber? Visit the page in Chrome's incognito mode, it circumvents soft paywalls.",Literature
e705an,25,Google Scholar provides an easier way to broadly search for scholarly literature rather than the traditional Google search engine,SciTech
e79hg1,25,"if you are watching a scenic sunset, don’t leave as soon as the sun dips below the horizon. Often the most beautiful colors in the sky come after this.",SciTech
e744o8,19,"If you’re sending a ‘sensitive’ email, always leave plenty of lines between the greeting and message, that way your message won’t appear in the preview notifications to unintended viewers",SciTech
e7a7ht,19,LPT:If you ever come across an advice/Information about Health like tips..don’t just believe them...find out if they are correct.Be sure to check out reference/research hyperlinks some websites provide.,Other
e70iw6,18,"If your doing online Christmas shopping this season, remember to double check your order confirmations and verify the shipping address is correct. Your devices may auto-populate fields with information that is not up-to-date when placing the order.",Art_Event
e773nn,15,"When packing for a move, spend more money and buy the heavy duty packing tape. Not only does it hold better, it won't tangle itself as often or tear as you peel it off surfaces. Your after-move self will thank you.",Other
e72957,12,"When needing to contact a resturant regarding anything that will take longer than a minute or so, wait to call during hours that are not typical dinning times ie. breakfast/lunch/dinner. The staff will be more friendly and actually have time to speak with you.",Food_Drink
e77ide,13,If you are one of the many who aren’t capable of returning your shopping cart to the cart return area...try parking close to said area so returning your cart isn’t a hassle for someone else,Other
e7bnal,12,You can easily send an .epub ebook to a Kindle device by changing its extension to .png .,SciTech
e7bgtu,10,Most people no longer have a home phone and younger children who have no access to a mobile in case of emergencies. You should either have a dedicated phone for your kids to use in case of emergencies or ensure they know how to unlock your phone and call emergency services.,SciTech
e7b80k,10,Take a picture of an item you've just purchased with the receipt and if you need to warranty it you've got the proof right in your photo stream.,Other
e727kh,7,"Those who let jealousy get the better of them often sound convincing when giving feedback. This is not because what they say has merit, but because they are so practiced at putting others down.",Psychology
e78nvf,8,"In a professional setting, when you’re asked a question you don’t know the answer to, admit you are not sure and will “look into it further and circle back when you have more information”. It’s better to show you take your own word seriously than to take the risk of looking unprofessional.",Psychology
e78tu7,6,Want to avoid mobile ads? Disable data usage for the app and disable wifi. This is just like using airplane mode but you can still receive texts and calls.,SciTech
e700yt,5,"always say “no” at Starbucks when they ask if you take cream. If you say yes, they leave an absurd amount of space. If you say no, they still leave enough space for cream",Other
e7c5pf,12,"when you’re getting frustrated in a conversation with someone, think that you’re being recorded. This will prevent you from saying things you don’t mean.",Psychology
e74x1f,4,Set your daily to-do list as your wallpaper on your phone.,SciTech
e745kg,2,"When making purchases with a ‘shared’ family account such as Amazon, make sure to change your password or use two part authentication to keep your purchases a secret from other family members who may still have access.",Other
e6z2cl,1,the metal side of a USB plug-in can do a serviceable job at tightening the screws to ones glasses,Fashion
e6ydvf,1,Use the GasBuddy website or app to find the best gas prices around and save some money!,Other
e76n09,0,When you are always pointing out a specific behavior of someone. They will be extra alert about it when they are around you. Even if you are kinda banking on them to have this specific behavior.,Psychology
e7bbhv,0,"If you hate drinking with with paper straws, turn them upside down halfway through your drink, and then you basically have a new straw",Food_Drink
e71ahm,0,"If on a train where there's two seats next to each other, sit in the one closest to the aisle if you don't want someone sat next to you.",Other
e7b0qz,0,"If you're in a long term relationship, you've never been the jealous or controlling type and your significant other makes a big deal if you ask to use their phone, they are cheating on you.",Other
e6toxv,211,"If you're traveling and use e-ticket method on your phone, take a screenshot of your ticket barcode so you don't have to worry about Wi-Fi or phone service when boarding.",SciTech
e6ner3,114,"If you have a cat or dog, teach them to recognize treats (Shaking a bag, for example) and always reward them for coming. This can save you many worried hours of them hiding or worse, getting away outside.",Pets_Animals
e6jil3,79,"When buying a car from a dealership (new or used) have the salesman break down the taxes and fees section. Dealerships often sneak unwanted warranties and optional purchases under ""fees"" to inflate the purchase price.",SciTech
e6ljfs,64,"Create a little chant you say as you leave the house to help you remember everything. Mine is ""Got my keys, got my phone, got my wallet, doors are locked, oven's off, dog is in his crate"". Touch or look at each item as you say it. I never forgot anything!",Pets_Animals
e6nl5j,22,"Upload and ""share"" important voicemails from people you cherish to more than 2 platforms (email, voice recorder on phone, etc). That way if they're gone someday you will always be able to hear their voice even if you lose/switch phones.",SciTech
e6k3f7,20,Trouble grabbing a hyperlink? Hold down the alt key while selecting text in a hyperlink. This will disable the ability to click the link and will treat it like regular text.,SciTech
e6t5h6,15,"If you making food for supper and tomorrow's lunch, portion your lunch first. This will keep you from over eating and not having enough food for later.",Food_Drink
e6n0x3,14,"If you’re parking somewhere for a long time, e.g. a hospital or airport, check to see if they have a lost ticket fee. This is usually the price of a single day rate and will be a lot cheaper",Other
e6q6bz,10,Sprinkle a little salt on the center of your beverage napkin to keep your glass from sticking to it.,Food_Drink
e6kaiw,11,"Add the number of your ""Emergency contact"" in your lock screen text. Most of our phones are Pin locked. In case of an emergency (an accident or phone lost) people can reach your Emergency contact from your lock screen and it can help you.",SciTech
e6jptp,9,"If you have a change jar but don't want to pay the coinstar (or the likes) fee, go to self check out at a big box store. Most will take up to 5 dollars.",Other
e6r9t7,6,"If you're lonely, get a dog. You will be out meeting and chatting to strangers in no time.",Pets_Animals
e6ksxz,10,you can get hard boiled eggs through airport security and have a nice breakfast or snack for later,Food_Drink
e6mu9g,7,Now is a great time to use online bookings to get your Valentine's Day dinner reservations scheduled. Valentine's is on a Friday in 2020!,Food_Drink
e6mbak,6,"when going to a dealership to buy a car (new or used), ask for the actual interest they are given by the bank. It’s common practice for dealerships to add an additional interest rate on top of the one quoted from the bank.",SciTech
e6mb0f,6,"Putting ""old"" instead of ""www"" in the reddit url will show the original layout instead of the updated version.",SciTech
e6ikn5,7,"Anytime you use hand sanitizer, you might consider giving your [waterproof] phone a wipe as well - you'll probably touch it within 5 minutes, and it's probably the germiest thing on your person.",SciTech
e6sihv,5,Open chip bags from the bottom. Chip bags are typically stocked right-side-up. All the flavory goodness shakes to the bottom.,Food_Drink
e6uvev,5,"If an online store has a free return window (like 30 days on Amazon for prime, etc) and the price goes down in the that time, call and ask to adjust it or say you might return it. They'll be inclined just to price adjust for you as you could just return it otherwise and re-buy at a lower price",Other
e6uis2,4,"if you hang dry your laundry, when the washing cycle finishes, spin cycle it one more time. Clothes dry much faster especially when hung to dry indoors.",Other
e6kxjf,6,"Ball point pen not working? Put the tip into a flame for around half a second, then immediately write with it.",Math
e6ilur,5,LPT-the red dot on new car tires is the optimal location to align with the air valve. Yellow dot is second best.,SciTech
e6w6qf,1,"If you are getting 'Fail to send' error chatting on reddit, simply maximize chat window.",SciTech
e6t5wt,1,The double arrow at the bottom right of Reddit comment screen skips to the top of the next thread.,SciTech
e6sabv,1,"When reading a review that’s an in depth article, jump to one of the last paragraphs for the main take aways from doing said detailed review",Literature
e6fajv,0,": Retailers may have huge margins on some items. (I have 4x on some, for example, that move slowly.) Ask for a small quantity of a commodity item. Be outraged at price. Offer to buy four times the quantity of what you requested at 1/3 of the quoted price. Haggle. Ask to deal with the manager.",Other
e6g7qk,0,"Try to find a girl who was born on Christmas, and marry her on Christmas Day. That way you only have to buy one gift a year and you'll never forget.",Art_Event
e5xkwj,425,treat your ears nicely. Ears don't repair themselves and earplugs to concerts are better than tinnitus for the rest of your life.,Other
e5ye4v,50,"If you have become disabled, there is a student loan forgiveness program mandated by law. Only 1/3 of people who qualify for this have applied..",SciTech
e6bmxo,137,"Just because there is food on your plate, doesn’t mean you need to eat it all. Learning to know when you’re genuinely full vs appetite can significantly change your relationship with food/body. Mindful eating!",Food_Drink
e60g8u,83,people will hate you less if you don’t leave your shopping cart in the middle of the aisle when you just have to try those free samples.,Psychology
e66cob,75,"Not in a rush and not 100% sure you need that Amazon item, but it's a great sale price? Go to Checkout and choose the farthest Prime delivery date available. You'll now have around 3-4 days to cancel instantly and not be charged.",Other
e6dlbm,70,If you ever forget your WiFi password or you want to get your school WiFi password etc. Just type this command into the command line of a computer already connected to that WiFi: netsh wlan show profile WiFi-name key=clear,SciTech
e633w1,63,"If you are writing an important email that will almost certainly provoke negative reactions or replies from colleagues, customers or others involved, save it as a draft and read it again later on. Very often you will want to edit it as you will find new and better ways to express yourself.",Literature
e6193o,56,Most newer microwaves can be muted to turn off the beep. Usually it's by holding 0 for 3 seconds,SciTech
e6bzgg,36,[LPT] Taking calculated risks is essential. Don't wait your whole life waiting for perfectly safe times to take risks.,Other
e67ljo,23,"Instead of buying overpriced antacids like alka-seltzer, dissolve a teaspoon of baking soda in water and drink it. It is a cheap and powerful antacid",Food_Drink
e68utf,23,if you want to speed ripen avocados you can accelerate the process by storing them with bananas. Bananas release a gas called ethene that speeds up the ripening process. So also remember to not put fruits/veggies with bananas if you want to avoid over ripening.,Food_Drink
e65fud,22,"For the fast food connoisseurs of reddit, you can add Big Mac sauce and shredded lettuce to any burger at McDonald's to get the Big Mac flavor, without the unnecessary middle bun.",Food_Drink
e625l0,18,If you ever round or damage a Torx Bit you can usually grind it down a millimeter or so and it will be useable again. You can do this a few times before having to replace the bit.,Other
e61vvz,16,"When you go to a gas station, look around and locate the emergency shutoff button before you start pumping gas. Knowing where it is may save lives, not to mention your car.",SciTech
e647o2,13,"Is your piece of wrapping paper just too small for the present, try turning the paper into a diamond shape. Most of the time it turns out big enough to wrap the present.",SciTech
e69kk9,14,"Sing to your baby while he’s in the womb, as it will help him recognize your and dad’s voice, and it will be easier to calm him down when he is born.",Music
e6cbr0,13,Not sure which photos to frame at home? Print a few options and put them all in the frame. This lets you rotate pictures every few months/years with very little effort.,SciTech
e61yyk,12,"To prevent theft, have holiday gifts delivered to a FedEx or similar courier location near your home.",Travel_Geo
e69896,10,when at a concert use your mobile ticket as your wallpaper to easily access that information when needed,Art_Event
e60xxi,11,Check the local power company’s website for discounts on energy efficiency equipment. For example I was able to get 8pack of 60w leds for $2 and a nest for $99,SciTech
e63bjb,10,Don’t have time to read? Turn on Spoken Content in accessibility settings on your iPhone and let Siri read it to you. You can even choose the voice and speed your phone will read to you.,SciTech
e60p3n,7,"If you find yourself constantly forgetting important things you need to get done or constantly procrastinating, write a to-do list, take a picture of it, and set it as your phone's lock or home-screen. It will be easier to keep track of the things you need to do when you are constanly reminded.",Psychology
e6ap4t,9,"Keep a mallet with your spare tire. Sometimes, after the lugs come off the bolt itself fuses to the wheel and it can't be pulled off without a sturdy shock to jar it. This will save you a lot of smacking a wheel with a tire iron, kicking a wheel, and cursing.",SciTech
e6bnpj,4,sparkling water and a lemonade packet is a low/no calorie substitute for lemon soda.,Food_Drink
e68lov,4,Want the same book you are already gifting someone else? Order a physical copy and keep the digital version for yourself or visa versa!,Literature
e65lf2,4,"Have the pair of pants in which that pesky zipper won't stay up? Take a small rubber band, loop it through the zipper, and wind around the button. It creates tension and will not slip on you anymore. Discreet and cost effective!",Other
e6djp2,4,"When using an online resumé builder, if and when your asked to pay to download it, screenshot the final product and convert it into a PDF",SciTech
e60tab,4,Attach any files that you’re going to send in an email once you have selected the recipients. That way you won’t forget them after you have crafted your email saying “_________ is attached”.,SciTech
e6ekbz,1,Noise cancelling is good even if you are not listening to music as they reduce background noise you can pair it with your phone to stop them turning off and annoying people will be miffed that you are wearing head phones and won't talk to you.,Music
e6dpl7,1,Getting addicted to your phone? Fully charge your phone in the morning and keep a battery left target for the day. Keeping data off most of the time is the key here. Set 80% battery Target at EOD for max benefit.,SciTech
e6alkc,1,[Request] how to hate yourself a little bit less after a breakup,Psychology
e60ft6,2,Fruit tastes better at room temperature.,Food_Drink
e5yzie,0,Drive behind a semi to reduce the chance of being cut off,Math
e60thh,0,"Many ad blockers don't block Wikipedias donation request, but you can specify rules to block it. Just right click the box containing the message and click block element. There you can preview what it would look like or add additional elements to block",SciTech
e5y4jb,0,if you like milk and sugar in your morning coffee add them to your mug first before pouring the hot coffee. That way the milk isn’t cold and the sugar melts instead of needing to be stirred as much.,Food_Drink
e5muwq,973,"Resist the urge to buy a cheap block of cooking knives. Instead, find what few knives you need the most and spend the same amount of money on higher quality knives.",Other
e5hy9z,163,"When composing an email, wait until that you are ready to send before entering who you want to send to. This prevents you from accidentally sending the email before you are ready to.",Other
e5n5pf,94,When buying a used car arrange a time to have it looked at by a reputable mechanic before you purchase. This small expense can save you thousands down the road.,SciTech
e5l9tr,88,"if you’re trying to get rid of an unhealthy snacking habit: when you decide to get a snack, don’t allow yourself to do anything else at the same time. No reading, no working, no TV, no Reddit, no music: nothing. On top of being more mindful, you might end up reconsidering your snack & skip it.",Music
e5rcdg,20,"Just learn to pay attention and be present, and most everything will make more sense and be easier.",Psychology
e5myzi,14,"On very hot days, turn the steering wheel upside down when you park so the top isn’t hot when you come back.",SciTech
e5iu0u,17,Activate the grayscale function on your mobile. The colors surrounding you in your everyday life will soon start to look a lot more vibrant than they did before.,SciTech
e5nbfs,13,"Put ""Reddit"" behind every google search to filter out all the bad results.",SciTech
e5tek1,10,"Check your favorite restaurant’s website during December. Often restaurants run gift card bonuses during the holiday season. Buy a gift card, get the bonus, and use both for yourself.",Travel_Geo
e5r3hs,10,"Use over ear headphones in the winter, and they’ll double as ear muffs.",Other
e5qgo3,9,The lowest water fountain is always the coldest,SciTech
e5rld7,7,"LPT. After coming in from the cold, put your gloves and your beanie in the pockets of the jacket you are wearing so they will be all together when you have to make the next trip out.",Fashion
e5ml3n,7,"If you are like many people who buy tutorials or online classes and leave them uncompleted, make a list of what you have purchased or committed to on a whiteboard next to where you work or spend a lot of time and use that to remind you of your investment. It feels great to cross one off.",Other
e5vpxv,8,"Mobile users of reddit, when watching a gif that you want to pause or want sound, look out for ""i.imgur"" and ""gfycat"" next to use username of the OP and tap it. This will open the GIF on an external page that you can pause and have sound!",SciTech
e5oxu3,6,Credit cards should be a convenience not a necessity. If you rely on yours to make ends meet you need to reassess your finances.,Other
e5npm1,6,Check your credit card benefits. You may have multiple perks that you never realized could really help you out!,Other
e5xydz,4,"Use a cheap, stainless steel flask filled with hot water as a hand warmer for your pockets.",SciTech
e5u0z4,6,The best tool to turn stuck water pipes is also the best tool for opening stuck jars. Love you strap wrench.,Music
e5ualk,3,"Make your password a positive affirmation. “IAmCapable&Awesome” is secure, easy to remember, and makes you feel good every time you have to type it.",Psychology
e5m19s,4,"If you know your spouse's Christmas present is going to be coming in a not-so-non-descriptive box, ship it to the office and keep it a surprise",Art_Event
e5uirw,4,"(HOLIDAY EDITION) Set an annually repeating event with notifications enabled on your e-calendar of choice, reminding you where the heck you've stored your ornaments.",Art_Event
e5sbky,3,"If you're planning on using leftover cans of whipped cream, rinse the nozzle first. Once out of the can, the bits of cream trapped in the little nozzle prongs get moldy very quickly.",Food_Drink
e5ozvi,1,LPT. When using aluminum foil the shiny side faces the food and the dull side faces away.,Food_Drink
e5udzl,0,"even if you don't use much ice, check your ice trays every once in a while. It evaporates. You may have a freind stop by with a bottle, and ice is very good for cocktails, or even better, on the rocks!",SciTech
e5tcf7,0,If you or your child is allergic to peanuts you'll most likely also be allergic to chickpeas because they're both in the legume family,Food_Drink
e5hf8c,0,Extend life of household batteries by putting them into the fridge. Remember to warm them up later before using again,SciTech
e0ym11,29987,"If you live far away from a young family member you want to stay connected to, call them on a schedule. The time that passes in your busy life is a lot longer to them. What might seem like not so long to you, seems a lot longer to them.",Psychology
e140bt,999,"if you're really into a certain TV show and are trying to be more fit, commit to only watching that show while working out. You will have extra motivation to workout more regularly",Movies_TV
e123lo,308,"This is a reminder to cancel any free trials that are coming to an end, or to set a notification in your phone's calendar for when they do.",Weather_Time
e1bn2o,131,"Go to a discount store like TJ Maxx or Homegoods and buy an expensive plush luxury cotton towel at a discount. You will not believe how great it feels to wrap yourself up in one after a shower, and it’s a relatively cheap way to upgrade your daily life in a small but nice way.",Other
e117yq,109,"visit your professor/teacher as often as possible during open office hours, even for small talk. You are likely to get helpful hints for tests and more likely to be able to talk your way into a better grade if you are close",SciTech
e1dm0n,97,"When adopting a puppy from the shelter, try to look for one that is maybe not the cutest, prettiest or most special one. The one you choose will probably be there much longer waiting for someone as thoughtful as you.",Pets_Animals
e18hgx,71,"If you're trying to improve your posture, angle the rear-view mirror in your car up to where you have a clear view when sitting upright.",SciTech
e13xwt,71,"The problem with overthinking isn't thinking too much, just focusing too much about bad things. The solution to overthinking is to 'overthink' ways things can be good.",Psychology
e110kd,64,"Have a problem? Type it out in a notepad, wait a few minutes and then reread it back to yourself as if a friend was asking for your help. Write out what advice you would tell them and then follow that. Many of us are great at solving other peoples problems but awful at solving our own.",Psychology
e1adrn,56,"When confronted with a seemingly impossible task, break it down into parts and make a list of all the small things that you need to do to accomplish it. Check them off as you achieve each one. Having tangible proof of your progress makes any task manageable.",Psychology
e116e5,22,"Each time you write a shopping list, also take a picture of it with your smartphone. Like this, you‘ll be able to look it up even if you forgot to take it with you.",SciTech
e1e8mn,20,Parents both missing you? Send them each different picture sets of your day. They will sit down and share them with each other and won't feel so lonely.,Other
e1djwc,17,"take a self defence class at least once a year no matter who you are, they usually are quite cheap and don’t take too long and could save your life",Other
e19a6z,15,"When shopping for someone difficult, consult with them about the gifts you have in mind, but say they’re for someone else, and gage their interest and reaction to choose the right one.",Other
e17pj4,14,"When teaching someone to read, or read more effectively, have them start watching shows, movies, and etc. with the Closed Captions on. It will help them understand what the words they are speaking look like written out.",Literature
e1ajeq,12,"spend your money on restaurants that focus on doing a few dishes, perfectly; avoid those that impress with huge menus and portion sizes.",Other
e19oem,11,"If you're always losing your keys in your bag, buy a fuzzy keychain and you'll find them immediately.",Other
e0z26w,6,When opening a new stick of butter cut lines into each tablespoon marker before you remove the paper so you can make easy measurements.,Food_Drink
e135cg,1,"If you know a major retail sale is coming, keep an eye on prices of the things you might consider buying in the days/weeks leading up to it, if the prices actually drop you won't be duped by the consumer gimic.",Other
e175nk,0,"In most modern day computers, instead of using your pointer icon and clicking and dragging the right hand scroll bar, you can just use the touch pad and scroll down or up with 2 fingers and scroll that way. It is much more fluid and easy to use. Additionally there are many other finger gesture.",Games
e1e4ic,0,"Every once and a while, search “congrats” or “we are pleased” in your computer’s inbox. You never know what you’d see!",SciTech
98d589,95154,"for those of you going to college for the first time this month: GO TO CLASS! No matter how hungover, tired, or busy you may be, being present is the most important factor in succeeding in your first year as you adjust to living independently. Missing class is a slippery slope to failing out.",SciTech
d5vknk,93789,If you ever forget your WiFi password or you want to get your school WiFi password etc. Just type this command into the command line of a computer already connected to that WiFi: netsh wlan show profile WiFi-name key=clear,SciTech
7arkdx,88764,"If you're trying to explain net neutrality to someone who doesn't understand, compare it to the possibility of the phone company charging you more for calling certain family members or businesses.",SciTech
du2he7,79560,"After a bad break up, do 10 things that your ex would never do with you. You'll feel better and realize how much of yourself was being held back.",Other
7inpg8,79140,Librarians aren't just random people who work at libraries they are professional researchers there to help you find a place to start researching on any topic.,Other
84exvu,78545,"If you want to learn a new language, figure out the 100 most frequently used words and start with them. Those words make up about 50% of everyday speech, and should be a very solid basis.",Psychology
8k0696,76440,"find someone's locked phone? Turn it in to their carrier. They will locate the owner by serial number. This makes you a bro and returns the phone the fastest way to its owner who really just wants the photos. (Talking to you who found my phone in White Mountains, California last weekend)",Travel_Geo
8nn6jy,75238,"If your friend owns a business, don't ask for a friend discount or for some free products, a great friend is one that pays full price to support their friend",Other
6jff5s,74122,"If you are given a prepaid debit card as a gift, save it after you spend the money. You can use it to sign up for free trials online without worry of being scammed.",Other
ayrg8v,71905,"If there is anyone at your job you don’t like, always take special care not to take vacation at the same time as them. Having toxic/stressful people gone from the office is like a mini vacation by itself that you would miss out on if you are gone.",Travel_Geo
86598f,70262,"If you have the unfortunate experience of having to put a pet down, find a vet that will make a house call. Don't let your pet's last moments be somewhere they are afraid of.",Pets_Animals
cpgit1,69286,": As a manager, give praise in public and discipline in private.",SciTech
8m6mhm,68578,"If you really want to connect with someone, take them for a long, scenic walk. Not being face to face takes some of the pressure off, and the scenery puts you in the right mood to open up.",Psychology
dqkziw,68166,"Military dogs are amazing at what they do but the breeds are high octane and need to be worked. They may not be suitable for all homes as pets without extensive training. Please don’t get a dog breed because it is a hero, get a dog breed because it fits your family’s lifestyle.",Pets_Animals
cxhfvo,68006,"To prep for a hurricane, fill every food storage container you have with water and freeze it now. If you lose power, transfer these giant 'ice cubes' to the fridge. They will keep it sufficiently cool to preserve food for days and provide a drinkable water source as the ice melts.",Food_Drink
d8c11u,67912,Librarians aren't just random people who work at libraries they are professional researchers there to help you find a place to start researching on any topic.,Other
a2a9vn,67781,"Think twice before buying someone a gift associated with their hobby. Unless you are just as knowledgeable, you will likely buy something they don't want or need.",Other
6og39a,67308,"Employers put ""entry level"" in job titles to trick applicants into accepting less pay. If the ""entry level"" job requires you to have significant experience, demand more than starting pay.",Other
can9le,66441,"- If you need to wait until that your boss is in a good mood to ask for something as simple as time off, you're in a toxic work environment and you need to take steps to exit sooner than later.",Other
9hgpvj,66356,"“e.g.” and “i.e.” are not interchangeable. e.g. means “for example,” while i.e. means “in other words.”",SciTech
5bqrhe,65275,"If you are in line when the polls close, they are legally required to let you vote.",Politics
dz208g,63911,"If someone tells you about an event in their life coming up, add it to your calendar. So you can follow up with them after no matter how big or small it is. Makes you a better friend.",Art_Event
6hgihj,63566,Let someone know you're picking up the tab for a meal AFTER they've ordered. This allows a considerate friend to order what s/he wants freely and also prevents a colleague/acquaintance from taking advantage of your generosity.,Other
dr2mxs,62986,"Be skeptical of products that say ""Clinically proven"". That is a marketing term and only says they've done their own private study that is designed to show the result the company wants. It is not the same as a ""Scientifically proven"" study which is published and open for peer review.",Psychology
dsnvtr,60947,"Freeze a block of cheese for 30 minutes before shredding it. It will shred quicker, smoother, and won't chunk up on the shredder.",Food_Drink
dth4g9,60500,If you're someone that always listens to music in your car make it a habit at least once a month to turn it off and listen to your car for a couple minutes. There may be an issue you're not aware of which could be caught before it turns into a major problem.,Music
b840st,59509,At the end of the April fools joke the pranked person should be laughing too.,Other
drs6vc,59355,"Inflation is currently ~2% per year. If you are not getting more than that per year as a raise, you are getting a pay cut. Make sure to take inflation into account when you get a raise.",Other
cqa6am,58448,"If the IRS calls you, it is a scam. The IRS will always start contact you through the US Postal Service.",Other
8bptol,57996,"if you want to divide something among two people (usually kids), you get one person to divide, and the other person gets first pick on which piece they want. Everyone wins and it ensures the person who divides is fair.",Psychology
5yp1e3,57667,"If someone asks you a question that can be easily googled, please consider the fact that this person might just want to talk with you.",Other
70tl10,57140,"Whenever you travel abroad bring a new soundtrack for each place you visit, preferably one you have never heard before. In the future, every time you listen to each soundtrack again they will bring you vivid memories of the places you have visited.",Travel_Geo
8mpx3g,56854,"when your ISP raises your bill, call in and say “cancel service” to the automated operator. You’ll be sent to their retention team with no waiting on hold. They will usually take $10-20 off your monthly bill for a year. I do this once a year.",Sports
6ql81u,55197,"Almost everyone who is 'good with money' shares a common trait: they make a detailed budget for the next month and stick to it. If you've never done so, tomorrow (the 31st) is a perfect day to start.",Other
6ea4m3,55052,"If you have a guest bedroom in your home, spend a night in it yourself to be sure there are no annoyances and that it is comfortable",Other
987t1x,54817,"When flying, put a tag with your info inside your bag, not just outside. Any tag on the outside can come off. Also, when a bag gets lost, the airline will open it to try to determine who it belongs to. Source: Used to work at Lost Baggage for an airline.",Travel_Geo
5rgw0q,54259,"If you constantly vent your problems to someone, make sure to also call them when things are going well. Good listeners can sometimes get overwhelmed, and it's nice to hear positive news.",News
7uzakw,53925,"When an app asks you if you want to leave a review on the apps' store, instead of tapping no, choose yes, wait for it to send you to the review page, then close it: it will think you left a review and won't bother you anymore.",Other
dos3a5,53815,"When encountering an a English word with an umlaut (the two little dots), know that it is there to tell the reader to pronounce the second vowel independently of the first. Naïve and the name Zoë are excellent examples of this. An umlaut will never occur over singular vowels.",Literature
cvhtdn,53330,"""Who/whom"" is the same as ""he/him"". If you use ""who"" in a sentence, mentally substitute ""he"". If you would say ""him"" instead, then ""whom"" is the correct pronoun in that case.",Psychology
8vmp0l,53236,"If the IRS calls you, it is a scam. The IRS will always start contact you through the US Postal Service.",Other
b9fv74,52855,"If an employer says you have to treat an entry level job as more than just a job to be successful, that's key for you'll be overworked and underpaid.",Other
889xld,52184,"Don't ask people if they're free on a certain date without specifying why you're asking. Simply asking ""are you free on Friday?"" comes across like you're tricking the other person into doing whatever it is you want them to do.",Other
dugs4y,51855,"Once you’ve already made a mistake, or let someone down, HEAVILY resist the temptation to over-explain, justify, or excuse your actions. Own up to it, offer to make up for it, and move on.",Other
95tyvk,51727,"When making conversation with someone you've just met, ask them what they've been listening to lately, rather than what their favorite kind of music is - it's fresh in their mind and they won't have to pick favorites on the spot.",Music
73u2wp,51216,"When you break a glass on a hard floor, shine a flashlight parallel to the floor so you can see the shadows of tiny pieces you would otherwise miss.",SciTech
6dwaw4,51204,"If Word crashes or shuts down and your document didn't save, search "".asd"" in the file Explorer under ""This/My PC"". It should be there.",SciTech
8b3xt9,51183,"When you spill wine on fabric (clothing, carpet, couch). Dab it carefully with a paper towel to absorb most of the liquid, then pour salt over the remaining stain. The next day, the salt will have absorbed most the wine and you just vacuum it up. This has saved me tons of permanent wine stains!",Food_Drink
afv43y,50519,Buy yourself a good pillow. You use it every night and the difference between a good pillow and a stack of cheap ones is almost immediately noticeable.,Other
ddpbj2,50431,"Act like your future self is a real person. So when you see a chore that needs to be done, you can say ""I'll do this now to be nice to my future self"". Helps motivate to get things done because you're doing work for someone you want to help.",SciTech
8nridy,50329,"When you go on vacation, bring a new soundtrack/album you have never heard before. In the future, every time you listen to the soundtrack/album again it will bring you vivid memories of the places you have visited.",Music
aad09p,50022,"No matter how small the job is, wear correct masks/respirators/eye or ear protection. Your future self will thank you.",SciTech
dzf42o,49962,"If you want to learn a new language, figure out the 100 most frequently used words and start with them. Those words make up about 50% of everyday speech, and should be a very solid basis.",Psychology
6hljyv,49911,"If you are buying headphones/speakers, test them with Bohemian Rhapsody. It has the complete set of highs and lows in instruments and vocals.",Music
6wjiu0,49882,"Get to know your professors early on. In your later years, good relationships with professors can lead to recommendations and research and job opportunities.",Other
6enoji,49423,"If you want to ""vacuum seal"" food, put it in a ziplock bag and submerge it in a bowl of water with the bag open above the water. The water will push the air out of the bag, and you can close it without any left inside.",SciTech
b5zqiz,49374,Don’t delete old playlists if you can prevent it; years later you can listen and not only rediscover music you were into but also experience whatever emotion you had associated with your tunes at the time.,Music
dy257y,49153,"If you accidentally press the spacebar and scroll down the page, you can press Shift+Space and go back to where you were",Games
drauvv,49114,"If you receive a bunch of scam calls, pick up the phone and mute your mic. You’ll be considered a “ghost number” and steadily the calls will decrease.",SciTech
8hwrrs,48965,"if you are going to order flowers for your mother for MOTHER'S DAY (this Sunday), call a local florist, not a national flower service... the national place will just call a local place, charge you more and take a cut of the money.",Other
5hexgl,48019,"When you sign up for anything online, put the websites name as your middle name. That way when you receive spam/advert emails, you will know who sold your info.",SciTech
8srxvr,47630,"When moving, pack a “first day” box with everything you think you’ll need right after you arrive. It’s annoying to dig through all your boxes for things like modems and hair dryers when you’re tired from your move.",Other
5zihge,47003,"If you're still a teenager, treat your ears nicely. Ears don't repair themselves and earplugs to concerts are better than tinnitus for the rest of your life.",Other
ag94zc,46984,"when making nachos, put a tortilla underneath your chips to turn leftover toppings into a taco.",Food_Drink
dvjub0,46778,"it's getting cold outside. Throw an extra blanket in your car, a spare hat and gloves, a shovel, and some cat litter. These items can quite literally save your life in the winter.",Pets_Animals
ahc0u1,46720,"When planning a garden or backyard, always try to install a few plants native to your area. The local insects and birds have an ecological relationship with those plants, and might not be able to benefit from introduced species. Even a few small plants can help restore biodiversity.",Pets_Animals
dvtzr3,46516,"When writing a thesis or a scientific paper, don't end your day with a completed section. Write at least one or two sentences into the next topic to make it easier for your future self to continue writing the next day.",SciTech
940dot,46364,After any unpleasant event in your life you should always stop to ask: Did this happen to me or did I create it? It will help you either let go of guilt or take responsibility and grow as a person.,Art_Event
94tres,46287,"When you get a new notebook, leave the first page blank. When you finish using the notebook, you can number the pages and use the first page as a table of contents.",Literature
bv7rjq,46020,"pack your toiletry bag the night prior to traveling and only use that travel bag when getting ready the morning that begins your travels. This way, you will identify anything you may not have packed the night before and will have time to add it to your toiletry bag before setting off.",Travel_Geo
b6ps6h,45929,"If you’ve got some free time and you’re planning on spending it watching tv/playing video games, etc. make yourself go on a short walk or do some brief exercise beforehand. You’ll probably end up going longer than you planned and you’ll feel better about relaxing after.",Movies_TV
86sy44,45795,"If someone tells you about an event in their life coming up, add it to your calendar. So you can follow up with them after no matter how big or small it is. Makes you a better friend.",Art_Event
bb4jnf,45167,"Don't take unsolicited advice personally. Most of the time the person giving the advice is giving advice they wish they had, not advice they think you need.",Other
68hppf,45085,Don't put your life on hold waiting for closure on something you're struggling with. Many of life's most difficult situations don't have reasonable explanations.,Psychology
6zbjg6,44910,"If you're a highschool student looking for a job and are eventually planning on moving to a new city after graduating, aim for a job at a large chain like a grocery store. They will often facilitate job transfers so that you can have employment lined up when you move",Other
biofcx,44584,"If you want to offer a deep and memorable compliment, ask someone how they did something. It gives them the opportunity to tell their story, and shows your genuine interest.",Other
aj5h05,44443,"When hosting a dinner party for people you're not familiar with, leave a simple task until that they have arrived, like mixing salad ingredients, or slicing bread. Invariably your guests will ask if they can help, and you can point them to these tasks as a useful icebreaker.",Food_Drink
a1xawk,44222,Instead of buying a card to go with a child's present get an inexpensive book and write your message inside the cover. It will become part of the gift while still doing what a greeting card would.,Literature
dyt8cg,44124,"If you ever want to cancel a subscription and they allow you to select a reason why, always pick the ""it's too expensive"" or ""I can't afford it right now"" option. Odds are they will give you a discount incentive to stay or later on send you an opportunity to try them out again for free.",Other
5h1kln,44000,"When lending a pen or marker hand it over without the cap, you are much more likely to get it back",Other
8t9pd6,43774,"If a friend is buying you lunch and you are wondering what price or how much is okay, ask him what he recommends.",Food_Drink
6186qs,43257,"When someone says no to a piece of cake, don't try to convince them saying ""it's just one piece"". It's not just one piece. It's a mentally lost battle that will affect the coming battles, possibly resulting in a lost war against an unhealthy lifestyle for a person actively trying to improve.",Psychology
7xj4xe,42308,Store potatoes and onions well apart from each other. They release moisture and gases that can make the other get bad faster.,Food_Drink
6ewojo,42297,Buying a car? Buy it at the end of the month. Salespeople have quotas to meet each month and will be more likely to cut you a deal.,SciTech
76cvv1,41466,"Take pictures of your hair after a good haircut. If you ever need to see a new barber, a picture's worth a thousand words.",Other
6jb4vu,41376,"If you are examining nursing homes to place a loved one, look at the fingernails of the residents living there at the moment. Long fingernails (especially on men) would likely indicate that the home is either understaffed or does not care enough to do such a small task.",Psychology
dgsg3a,41351,"If you are always worrying if you did something after leaving home, like locking the door or turning off the stove, get in the habit of speaking out the actions as you do it. Saying ""I'm turning the stove off."" while you do it creates a more concrete memory and will put your mind at ease.",Psychology
5b77ol,40730,"if an indoor cat gets outside and lost, put their litter box outside. They can smell it from up to a mile away and find their way home.",Pets_Animals
dbanxv,40621,Don't think of accountants and lawyers as people you only need for taxes and trials. No: they're pretty much the only people who know the ACTUAL rules for how the world works. Think of them instead as people you can talk to before any big life decision.,Psychology
agkf9v,40486,"As soon as you wake up, do a simple or small chore like making your bed or doing your dishes. Completing a simple task right when you wake up puts you in a more productive mood.",Psychology
7vb39y,40351,"If you realize your fridge is getting empty, take 30 minutes to clean the inside before you go grocery shopping again",Food_Drink
a36nhq,40308,"For those living in cold areas, take a coat and have blankets in your car on each trip. You never know when your car may break down and it can quickly become life threatening.",SciTech
bu4gfo,40242,"If you have a big problem at work and you need to break the bad news to your boss, try to come up with a couple of ideas for how to fix the issue before you talk to them. It will come off better and help everyone focus on the next steps. Problems happen, always try to be part of the solution.",News
b56c39,40081,"If you pay for Netflix, reset your password every year or two. That way anyone who's been using it will reach out to you when they can't log in, allowing you to keep tabs on your freeloaders and decide whether or not to continue letting them use it for free.",SciTech
8ebr63,39817,"If you can smell your own perfume/cologne througout the day, you have used it too much. It will annoy people.",Other
9ukew4,39808,When you buy a house change out the water hoses for the washing machine because you never know when they were replaced last and are one of the most common causes of catastrophic water damage in homes.,SciTech
85zfqc,39554,If you rent a tool from Home Depot after 6pm (mine closes at 9pm) you can rent it for the 4 hour price versus the 24hr price as long as you get it back to them by 9am the next day.,Other
6xeq1t,39498,"LPT:If you work in a place that loses pens constantly, you can order a box of thousands on Ebay for pennies each if you look for misprinted advertising pens.",Other
5vy94l,39198,"When making an argument, a single strong point is better than one strong point and multiple weak points. Weak points become targets and weaken your entire position.",SciTech
dkhvr4,39161,"If your clothes don't smell fresh even after washing, it could be your machine. The easiest way to get rid of mold in your machine is to use 1-2 dishwasher tabs or some detergent and do a cycle without clothes.",Other
9w3x6c,39146,"When stressing over something, use the 10-10-10 rule. Will it matter in 10 days? 10 months? 10 years? After getting some perspective, you’ll notice how very few things end up worth stressing over.",Other
cayvec,39118,"if you have a friend who has their own business. Don't expect mates rates or discounts. Instead always be prepared to pay the full amount, a pay full price if they offer a discount. It is their livelyhood and they may feel pressured to do you a deal that will actually leave them out of pocket.",Other
atomg6,38949,Want cleaner dishes? Clean the filter in your dishwasher machine. Yes! Dishwashers have filters underneath the blade that should be removed and cleaned monthly for better washing results and it’s not hard to do. Research the brand and model of machine you have for specific information.,Other
8kaelj,38834,"If you have to cancel plans with someone, immediately ask them when they are free again in the future and make replacement plans. It makes people feel like you do really care about seeing them and you appear less flaky.",SciTech
ai12u0,38661,One of the first things you should do when moving into a new home is to change the locks. You never know who might have a key to the house in their possession.,Politics
cjphtc,38370,"if you want to separate some pdf pages without using any new software. you can open the pdf file in chrome then click on print then select custom pages option, and finally choose to save as pdf",SciTech
djuv3b,38332,Find a pair of socks you REALLY like and only buy the same pair so you always get a matching pair of socks from the basket after washing them.,Other
dqdkyc,38146,"Go buy a decent shower head (like $30-50 decent). You use it every day (at least once), and the newer heads have better pressure, more options, and typically use less water. Better experience for you, while saving money and our planet.",Other
a03wvm,37919,During this shopping season don't forget that Reddit is hands down the best review website on the internet. Type the product your thinking about buying directly into the Reddit search bar to find real reviews and plenty of quality conversation around whatever you're thinking about buying.,SciTech
cuph2k,37819,"If you want to learn another language, watch children’s shows in that language to pick up on it quicker.",Psychology
8hcgws,37790,"If you have to leave your puppy/kitten/ baby animal alone during the day, get them a soft stuffed animal about twice their size. It will help sooth separation anxiety and provide comfort.",Pets_Animals
7ls6pj,37766,Trying to learn a new language? Watch a movie you know by heart that's dubbed and/or subtitled in that language. It will aid in word association and comprehension and speed up the process of become proficient.,Movies_TV
6h6hjp,37771,"when training someone new, do not assume they know things. Go over everything unless they tell you specifically that they already know it.",Psychology
9j1lis,37743,One of the biggest reasons people have messy living spaces is that they don't have enough dedicated places for their stuff. Try to give everything a defined space to be in/on/under and you will be much less likely to just drop it wherever.,Psychology
dhz7eo,37725,"if you are donating to a person or family that has fallen on hard times, consider household items instead of food. Lots of people bring meals, but TP, dish soap, paper towels, etc run out quickly and are usually just as appreciated as food.",Food_Drink
avcm4e,37716,"It is important to note that you get the courage after you do the thing that you are so anxious and terrified of doing, not before.",Psychology
9w8upz,37661,"If you are composing an important message, do not enter the recipient until that you have finished composing it so that you do not accidentally send an incomplete message.",SciTech
aq10x0,37595,"If you like a lot of Parmesan cheese on your pasta, put it on the pasta and mix it around before you cover it in the sauce. Every noodle will be coated in cheese and covered in sauce. It will change your life.",Food_Drink
8g5v93,37465,"If someone is getting worked up and overexcited and frustrated about a topic, they're probably just venting and not asking for advice. Be there to listen, not to lecture.",Psychology
a1hh3m,37251,"If you are nervous walking into a new place with a group of people, make sure you are the first to the building. You can hold the door for everyone else making yourself look kind, yet you will be the last one in and can follow everyone elses lead.",Psychology
7ou0xa,37229,Most juices/drinks that advertise 50% less sugar are simply watered down. You can save money by watering down the normal product.,Other
9fg9sv,37144,"Never assume that someone won't be able to go to an event, it's always better to invite them anyway, that way they know they haven't purposefully been left out. It'll avoid a lot of negativity.",Other
9gb3h5,37111,"If you want to giveaway some stuff for free don't list them under ""Free"", instead put some good price on them. When a descent person shows up, offer the products for free. You'll get lots of thanks. You'll also get rid of ""choosing beggars"" and those who swap free stuff for money.",Other
8ofxab,37107,"go for that run, no one is looking at you, dont overthink it, do it",Psychology
dn46dr,36711,"when on phone with a call center and put on”Hold” , if u do NOT hear music — you are on “mute” and the CSR can hear you . Don’t say anything negative, it will come back to haunt you.",Music
dcpgny,36384,"If you wake up in the middle of the night, don’t check the time. This will allow you to fall back asleep without worrying about how many hours you have left.",Psychology
5ryn0t,36350,"If you want to learn a new language, figure out the 100 most frequently used words and start with them. Those words make up about 50% of everyday speech already (!) and should be a very solid basis.",Psychology
88r4px,36319,"When buying bedsheets, look for striped ones. It will make it much easier to find the long and short sides.",Other
dlnxsi,36300,"When you're hitting yourself over something you did in the past, consider this: what are the odds that anyone remembers in that exact moment? They might recall you occasionally, but most people are too engrossed in their own lives to care. Keep living your life and make the future even better.",SciTech
93ct4v,35745,"To listen to music on your phone via YouTube in the background, use the Chrome browser, go to the video, and request desktop site. This will allow you to listen anywhere on the phone.",Music
92wy73,35339,"LPT, Whenever taking photos you plan on photoshoping. I.e. wedding photos. before you move everyone into the photo take a photo of Just the background. it can make editing the photo alot easier in the later. like removing that annoying friend of the friend.",Art_Event
cjaizx,35338,"If you put melted cheese in the bottom of a taco first, the shell won't split.",Food_Drink
9ziq3o,35316,"If you're in a job interview and you're offered a glass of water, always accept. If you're asked a tough question, you can take a sip and get yourself some extra seconds to think of a response",Other
dzubpd,35196,"LPT. If you have to inform someone their loved one was in an accident but they’re ok, the first thing you say is that their loved one is ok. Don’t make them wait to hear the condition of the person.",Psychology
9br6cm,35079,"In the tech field, learning to use simple analogies to explain complex processes will get you far in your career, since many managers in tech usually don't understand tech.",SciTech
9gw4zw,34823,"When you hear that someone has said something negative about your character, resist the temptation to disparage them, too. Instead, mention something you like about them. Keeping a cool head and refusing to descend into pettiness can discredit the other’s unflattering remarks about you.",Literature
dx90p1,34752,"Struggle with actually going to the gym? Instead of taking rest days at home, take your rest day at the gym and just stretch. Even if its only 10-30 minutes, actually going to the gym will keep ypu in the routine to go every day.",Other
8w15u3,34540,if there are no chances for job growth or improvement - it's time to move on. You are worth more the more you learn. Otherwise you are getting paid less the more you know.,Other
chq2bk,34507,"If you use your laptop for work, create a separate user for presentations. This will prevent embarrassing pop-ups or web history showing up.",Other
783cyn,34129,"When receiving a gift card as a gift, take a picture of what you bought with the card and send it with the thank you text or email. It makes their generosity much more meaningful and shows appreciation.",SciTech
cix34q,33886,"If you find information on the internet that you may need again in the future, print the page to a PDF digital file. There is no guarantee that the page will be available again in the future, and now you will have a digital copy for future reference.",SciTech
5swzj6,33444,"If someone randomly brings up something in a conversation, pay good attention to them because they probably had it on there mind for a while.",Psychology
56ysy7,33418,Go to the zoo when it is a little cool outside. The animals will be active trying to warm up.,Pets_Animals
9ci8y0,33317,"Whenever someone had a bad day and they’re being cathartic, just listen. Don’t speak. Don’t give advice. Don’t interrupt. Don’t pretend to listen. Be a pal and be a sponge. This is the most good you can do.",Other
6nfhah,33221,"While talking to anyone cross-eyed / lazy eyed / anything else that makes eye contact difficult, look at the bridge of their nose. You appear to be making eye contact with them without having to worry about making either of you uncomfortable",Psychology
98tvou,33173,"If you are near a university's campus in spring, check near the dorms for items that the students leave when they break up for summer. Many don't want to take home larger items if they live far away from campus, so you could pick up some nice stuff that was left on the curb for trash.",SciTech
dof4yq,33087,"When you're talking about someone who isn't present, talk about things they're good at or things that you appreciate about them. This is called good gossip. By practicing this, you're not only being very kind to them but your mood will also increase because you're expressing gratitude.",Other
a17nzi,32990,"Picking out a gift? Find an item they ""need"", but don't think is high priority. Often, it's something that they really want to get for themselves, but think there are ""more important"" things to spend money on. Getting those ""lower priority"" items as gifts relieves stress and saves them cash.",Other
9n8p0w,32733,"If your job requires a lot of walking, bring an extra pair of socks. It's amazing what a difference a fresh pair of socks can make in the middle of a long shift",Other
8m0vls,32665,go to a community college for a few years and then transfer to uni after you reach the maximum transferable credit limits. You'll save about 50% on tuition depending on your state,SciTech
9jcc5u,32591,"When unsubscribing from a service online, take a screen shot of the finalized screen as proof in the event they try to bill you again against your will.",Art_Event
dsv379,32530,"never fill in those free raffles that you see in shopping centres giving away cool things like free holidays and free cars. These companies are data mining firms, and they pass on your information to call centres, marketing firms and even government agencies all without your permission.",Other
d1x8mc,32370,"set a nearby shop as your home address in your vehicle's nav. If someone were to steal your car, the last thing you want is for them to have directions to your house with a set of keys/garage door opener.",SciTech
6qnvz7,32156,"Bring a healthy snack to work. If you're looking for a snack but don't feel like eating the one you brought, you're not hungry you're bored.",Food_Drink
540i2n,32152,"Find 3 hobbies, 1 to make you money, 1 to keep you in shape, and 1 that let you be creative.",Other
7j2yvd,32114,"When putting in time for vacation, always take the day after you get back off. This will give you a safety net in case your flight is cancelled. Otherwise you get a day to unpack and relax.",Politics
ds3oka,32036,"If you're watching a video that's required for school/college and really aren't liking it, just increase the speed. It might take a little getting used to but once you get the hang of it, you can watch boring vidoes two times faster.",Movies_TV
8kof7a,31918,Just because you got your first well paying job does not mean you need that $700 a month car loan. Save the money and get something that gets you from point A to point B.,Other
dehoww,31919,"Before submitting an online form where you've typed out a long question or details, copy that section to your clipboard before hitting submit. If there is a problem with the website and that text is lost, you can quickly paste it back in when you try again instead of typing it out again.",SciTech
6jlha9,31817,"If you deal with multiple clients, figure out how they take their coffee and take notes. When meeting with them, get them coffee how they like it. It sets the meeting up to start on a good note.",Other
6d9b0v,31764,"If you can hear them but they can't hear you, you're the one with the weak signal.",Psychology
cbgi6w,31681,"If you are caring for an elderly or disabled family member, see if they qualify for In Home Support Services. IHSS will pay you about 2k for that care. They don’t advertise this because most family members will do it for free. This is California, not sure of similar programs in other states.",Politics
cjh0ku,31663,"If you reach out to someone for help on a technical issue and they spend their valuable time helping you but are unable to resolve it, always try and let them know how it got resolved so they can help the next person with the same issue.",Psychology
6241ub,31626,If someone at a business hooks you up or gives you a freebie don't Yelp about it. It could cost them their job.,Other
9x9vpl,31580,Never shake spices over a hot pan. The steam will enter the bottle causing the spice to go hard.,Food_Drink
bvjogs,31564,"Write down great ideas when you get them; do that right away. You think you will never forget them, but you almost always will.",Other
ci5114,31475,"At a restaurant, always wash your hands after ordering. Menus are generally the dirtiest thing you touch in a restaurant.",Phatic
5t6xg6,31343,"Don't walk your dog on roads and walks where rock salt is used to melt snow and ice, it will cut up the pads on your dogs paws",Pets_Animals
6k07f8,31318,If you have a clogged drain use baking soda and vinegar to dissolve the clog and flush with boiling water to avoid buying expensive drain cleaners.,SciTech
6iledr,31255,"- When at a pub in the U.K., if they serve food but the table has no cutlery or napkins set then you need to order at the bar.",Food_Drink
cn7b3o,31234,"If you apply for a job and are successful, keep a copy of the job advert somewhere. It can help with updating your cv at a later date.",Other
di68j5,30916,"If you are getting rid of a lot of blankets, towels, dressing gowns or any kind of large fabric, consider donating them to your pets vet or a local animal shelter. They are always in need of blankets for the animals.",Pets_Animals
99k5xu,30907,Always keep one extra day off from your vacation schedule to adjust back to daily life.,Travel_Geo
aoz85f,30626,"When buying a duvet for your bed, buy one size larger (or more) than your current bed size. The extra duvet will provide greater comfort especially when sharing.",Other
c6svh2,30540,"If you are heading to the beach this summer, become familiar with ""riptides"" and how they work. If you get caught in one swim parallel to the shore until that you are out of it. Do not try to swim toward the force of the current toward the shore.",Travel_Geo
9wql0z,30444,"When you're editing a paper, change the font to something unfamiliar. Then change the font size. When you're familiar with a piece, your eyes gulp whole passages and miss typos and other grammatical errors. New fonts focus your eyes on each word and letter.",Literature
9axob6,30301,"The first time you need a certified birth certificate for a child, order 5 copies instead of one. You’ll be glad you did over the next 18 years.",Politics
5os93s,30273,"When going to a casino everyone always sets a limit of how much they are willing to lose. But just as important, set a reasonable number that if you do win, that's when you walk away.",Politics
bde5xt,30264,"if you want to give something away online, still add a price. Even if it's very low for that item it will scare away 90% of those who will just relist the item immediately. Plus it'll pleasant surprise for someone when you give them it free.",Other
5uiwa2,30233,"If you get fully satisfied by an employee's service in retail, don't just thank them in person, , keep your receipt, ask for their name and then take the survey and mention their name in it. That way you ensure that their hard work reaches corporate.",Other
8dnett,30183,"If you're someone who finds it hard to get started on a task, tell yourself you'll do it for 30 minutes only. You have given yourself permission to stop after 30 minutes, but the likelihood is you'll carry on.",Other
7op31v,29961,"This whole week in New York is a ""code blue""weather emergency. This means that if you see a homeless person on the street seeking shelter, you can call 311, give a description of the person and the location, and an outreach team will be dispatched to assist.",Other
cdr2fl,29894,"replace your straight shower curtain rod with a curved one. instantly roomier, bougier shower experience.",SciTech
cwjnlm,29664,Take photos of your parents and elderlies tv/electronic remotes. It will give you a quick reference to leading them through troubleshooting problems to them over the phone.,Movies_TV
62nqky,29439,"When a stranger asks you to take a picture for them, take a few unannounced pics as they get ready to pose. Sometimes the candid pics come out best.",Other
8ie6e5,29423,"Before signing up for any free service, consider how they are getting revenue. Could be ads, or your data, or something you don't want.",Other
d7nn51,29370,"Quora blocking you from reading an answer because you aren't logged in? Add ""?share=1"" to the end of the URL.",SciTech
8ra7zk,29360,When taking a taxi ALWAYS get a receipt even if you don't need one. That way if you happen to accidentally leave a personal belonging behind you will have the company name and taxi number.,Politics
96a8m3,29321,"Don't undervalue yourself when deciding whether or not to apply for a new job. It's up to the person doing the hiring to determine if you are what they're looking for, and the only way to guarantee that you won't get the job is if you don't apply for it.",Other
dppo9g,29131,"If you have a dashcam and see something where you need to record a licence plate but you know your dashcam is too far away, read the licence plate aloud for your cam's audio to record it.",Politics
6oqmw4,29098,"Stop comparing yourself to others. Instead, compare yourself to where you were 1-2 years ago. Whether it's fitness or finance, use that as motivation for your own goals.",Psychology
8ekthv,29017,"Taking pictures with your phone at a large event? Turn off your flash! Your flash is only good up to 12 feet, the stage lights are a thousand times brighter and you are just draining your battery. No flash = better pictures!",Art_Event
4ojbkr,28981,": Before posting online a photo you took, crop some small part of it out first - that way you can always prove it's yours.",SciTech
9a2n33,28800,"If you're thinking about getting a tattoo, get it done in Henna first: It will force you to live with the design and location past the honeymoon stage and show you how comfortable you are with it in your day to day life.",Psychology
cg0142,28790,"If you're trying to cut back on drinking, and you're like me and buy alcohol when getting groceries, start shopping in the morning. Unless you drink in the morning or early day, you won't feel the urge nearly as bad to get a case of beer or wine.",Other
7t5y13,28756,"Many of us use i.e. incorrectly. i.e. means ""in other words"" and e.g. means ""for example"".",Math
af976l,28732,Spraying some Pam onto your snow shovel will make the snow slide right off when you shovel.,Weather_Time
7rqvoq,28654,"Before you stick your credit card in any reader, see if you can pull the reader off the machine. Card scanners are showing up everywhere, make a habit of checking every time.",Other
bf5s4q,28583,- If you are keeping a family memento or heirloom keep a card or note with the item that explains the significance or backstory. It will help your descendants differentiate between items you valued vs. those you just pack-ratted.,Literature
ano24l,28504,Whenever you have to watch/ take notes on a video for school always write down the point in time in the video. It makes it much easier to go back later and get the full quote or idea.,Movies_TV
asc2fv,28386,"When starting a new job, make the commute a few days before you actually start to see what traffic is like heading there that time of the day. Don’t be that person showing up late on your first day cause of traffic!",Travel_Geo
5mgl1d,28372,Place the back of your hand on the pavement. If you can't hold it there for more than 5 seconds. It's too hot to walk your dog.,Pets_Animals
aiz1a7,28358,"When asked online to confirm ""I am not a robot"", if you long press on the tick box and release, you will not be asked to complete the ""click all store front"" etc tests",SciTech
6uzqpm,28348,"If you can see ordinary household lights through your eclipse glasses or handheld viewer, it's no good.",Fashion
5qzgt7,28304,Dont worry about something embarresing you said or did in the past. Nobody thinks about it as much as you do until that you mention it.,Psychology
5wl8qy,28183,"To avoid the fake, cheesy smile on young kids when you try to take their picture, ask them to tell you a joke while you take it, but tell them that they should absolutely not laugh while telling it. Beautiful pictures every time of glee.",Other
9a9kpv,28029,"New college freshmen, get to know your professors early on. In your later years, good relationships with professors can lead to recommendations, research, and job opportunities.",SciTech
bagkjd,28017,"If you find yourself procrastinating in starting a new task, tell yourself you just taking some practical steps now to ""prepare"" to do it later. You might end up getting half the job done or more just in the process of ""preparing.""",Psychology
dnc2ni,27854,A statement made by someone you perceive to be smarter than you does not automatically make their statement true. Always fact check those statements that might change the way you perceive your world view.,Psychology
dmehlq,27420,The loud ads at the gas pump can usually be muted by pressing one of the unlabeled buttons next to the screen.,SciTech
5lf8jh,27320,"Most people at the gym are to busy with themselves to pay attention to you or anyone else, so don't sweat it",Psychology
9eujqd,27286,"Keep life at work professional. If people start gossip don’t involve yourself. If managers ask you questions come up with positive ways to talk about people. Use neutral words instead of disagreeing. Work hard, then enjoy your separate life outside of work.",Psychology
7ay0qq,27248,"If you are having trouble with your phone charger, use a toothpick to clean out the phones charging port. More often than not, it’s filled with lint from being in your pocket. Pull it out and it will work like new again.",SciTech
9yn42z,27211,"If you are quitting a vice (smoking, drinking, etc.) treat yourself with the money you are saving. It makes quitting easier.",Other
alccp2,27025,"If you haven't used your voice in a while (sleeping, lonely, etc) and suddenly need to take a phone call, hum for a few seconds prior. Your vocal cords won't let you down.",SciTech
5twyie,27017,"Instead of saying ""I don't know"" when your boss asks you a question say ""I'll find out."" It'll make them respect you more.",Other
d1a64r,26718,"If you are denied boarding or if your flight is cancelled or delayed for at least two hours, ask at the check-in counter or boarding gate for the text stating your rights, particularly with regard to compensation and assistance to claim proper compensation.",Politics
82vbow,26715,"When you break a glass on a hard floor, shine a flashlight parallel to the floor so you can see the shadows of tiny pieces you would otherwise miss.",SciTech
9x02sz,26705,"Take a selfie when you have a good hair-day. Show it to your hairdresser next time. They'll know what you want, and it's a realistic, achievable style.",Fashion
dq30w0,26405,"If you have kids who are still enjoying dressing up, the next few days are your best friend. Halloween costumes will go on sale everywhere for a fraction of their original price.",Art_Event
af07nr,26401,"If someone you care about is in need, say ""Tell me what you need."" Not ""Let me know if you need anything"". Being direct makes it easier for them to ask, instead of just being a generic and pretty meaningless gesture.",Other
8euz34,26276,"With new privacy regulations coming soon and most companies updating their Terms of Service (ToS), you should know about https://tosdr.org/ ""Terms of service; didn't read""--a website providing a short version of many terms of service.",SciTech
5tcbl3,26191,"If you have to pay a company to work for them, it's a scam. Walk away.",Other
94d0yt,26109,"When drying clothes in the sun, turn them inside out so the colours don’t fade in the sunlight.",SciTech
8kfxa0,25959,"Take a family picture at the beginning of any excursion involving a large crowd (theme park, day at the beach etc...). If someone goes missing, you’ll have a picture of them, and you’ll be able to provide specific details about what they were wearing.",Travel_Geo
8qal6m,25884,Wake up a little earlier than your alarm? Don’t go back to bed and wait for your alarm. Waking up naturally instead of to some sort of stimuli will help you get off to a better and healthier start to your day.,Weather_Time
dhqc3s,25812,"[LPT] As the weather gets colder, make sure to check your tire pressure. In general, for every 10 degrees it drops, that's 1 less pound in your tire. It can make a big difference as we move from 80s to 30s.",Weather_Time
5wopgl,25704,"When speaking to an expert on something, if you're not sure what to ask them you can ask ""what are the most common mistakes/problems?"" You may learn something new.",Psychology
cl404x,25652,"If you regularly order food online from yours and your partner's accounts, stop using one of the accounts. After a while you will receive offers on the account that is dormant.",Food_Drink
3bgdr2,25635,For you dog owners out there.,Pets_Animals
bvxhla,25502,"Cooling racks (like for cookies) are great for putting under a laptop, it improves airflow and can protect the laptop from liquid spills on your desk/table.",Other
5xasp5,25487,"When someone compliments you, it's okay to just say ""thank you."" You don't have to give them the same compliment right back.",Other
7gv1ca,25483,If you want to have a good standing with an employer and increase your chance of being a needed asset do the work nobody else wants to do and get good at it.,Other
a50a2f,25470,"If you want people to leave you alone while you are traveling, just wear a surgical mask and people will give you plenty of space.",Other
dc97ya,25331,"If you struggle to wake up and you do it late, leave everything done for next day (clothes ready, ingredients for your coffee at hand, etc.) That way you will be ready to go much faster.",Food_Drink
d3s4ki,25271,"If someone is repeating themself a lot, it's often because they don't feel like anyone is hearing or understanding them. Try making eye contact and rephrasing what they're saying, so they know they've been heard.",Psychology
6wqclz,25272,"Before booking any overseas travel, check your passports expiry date. Some countries need your passport to have a minimum of 6 months left of validity before arriving. Some countries also will NOT accept an emergency passport. Check those dates people! (reposted)",Politics
9oo5kf,25253,"if you don’t care about football, go see a movie during the super bowl, there will be no lines and you might have the whole theater to yourself.",Movies_TV
5z5m3a,25191,"Whenever you receive a greeting card with money in it for your birthday (or any other special day), always act like you don't see the money and read the card out loud first. After that, then thank them for the money. People really appreciate when you take the time to enjoy their greeting cards.",Other
672mli,25186,"Learn to look at food products labeling carefully. ""Made with 100%..."" is very different to ""made from 100%...""",Food_Drink
5t018o,25194,Write a fake pin number on the back of your credit card. That way if it gets stolen the person will only get 3 attempts before the ATM machine swallows the card.,Other
96r6c6,25173,Treat another persons phone or computer like you would their diary. Don't even touch it unless they allow you to. It's always for the best.,SciTech
8piz9s,24974,"Put your phone into ""Do Not Disturb"" mode when showing someone something on your phone. It will keep any private information from popping up and can save embarrassment",SciTech
6ved9s,24961,"Look for the shady spot when you're leaving work, not when you get there. This way you know where to park the next day!",Art_Event
c0jo81,24919,"Even if measuring milestones and accomplishments is not part of your annual review at work, always keep a personal list with a short summary and dates so you can casually bring it up during those interviews.",Literature
5jmb3q,24745,"If your dogs gets out and comes back, don't scold it. Reward it for coming back.",Pets_Animals
8l878f,24588,Have a new person starting at work? Try to refer to your other colleagues by name whenever you're around the new person. Chances are they will have trouble remembering everyone's names at first so regular reminders can help them fit in,Psychology
do9ynd,24500,If your ceiling fan is really dusty you can use a pillow case to clean the blades without having dust rain down on everything below. Not sure how known this trick is but I thought everyone should know.,Weather_Time
5tstbb,24226,"in college, if you miss an assignment, don't go to the instructor and ask if you can turn it in late for partial credit. Do the assignment first, then give it in asking for feedback and any credit theyre willing to give. They will be far more receptive.",Other
7q6bgn,24198,"If you have pet fur all over your clothes and you don't have a sticky roller, wet your hands and brush off the fur. Most of it will come off.",Pets_Animals
5v24yg,23984,"All signs indicate that this summer will be the hottest ever in North America. If you will need to buy an air conditioner or will have trouble paying higher electric bills, you should start saving for this right now.",Other
634ksn,23976,"Do an online search for which restaurants give out free birthday meals. When your birthday rolls around, your email will be full of coupons for free meals that don't expire for about a month.",SciTech
5tex9z,23805,"If you accidentally press the spacebar and scroll down the page, you can press Shift+Space and go back to where you were",Games
6qgdbr,23746,Don't yell at your dog if they are barking for non-threating reasons. You are just justifying their stress. Calmly train your dog to sit at your side and pet them. Your reassuring calmness will calm them down.,Pets_Animals
82q3lu,23706,"If you accidentally clicked ""Don't Save"" when closing a MS Word document, you can manually recover it by going to go to File>Info>Manage Versions>Recover Unsaved Documents",SciTech
c7ld9a,23623,"Treat your monthly savings goal like a bill. At the end of the month, hold yourself accountable to “pay it off” like you would your rent or your utilities. This will keep you on track for your savings goals.",Other
b8ynr6,23502,Struggle at writing Essays? Outline them extensively. You'll end up writing 80-90% of your content and the actual essay writing portion comes down to pasting and polishing.,Literature
8v6ew2,23484,"When filling out applications online, make sure you copy responses which typically take a long time to write, and paste them to a text file. You never know when you could get a server timeout.",SciTech
8buxqy,23409,"If you receive great service from an organization, consider sending written appreciation to the representative who assisted you. It can go a long way toward his/her professional development and look better in their portfolio.",Politics
4vpou3,23334,"If you are sent a Pages file by a person with a Mac but you are on a PC, simply change the extension from .pages to .zip and inside you will find a PDF version.",SciTech
91bl5a,23332,"You never know what is taking place in a stranger's life. Try to be patient and passive if some seems to be ""overreacting "".",Psychology
56bk3e,23303,"If need dietary advice, see a dietitian, not a nutritionist. Dietitian is a legally protected term, nutritionist isn't a legally protected term.",Food_Drink
8hl9sf,23177,"If you take showers when you're tired or hung over, buy a cheap shower chair. Sitting under the cascading water as it slowly reinvigorates you is amazing and relatively inexpensive.",Other
9bzuek,23155,"If dealer asks why you want to sell your car, say you're looking to upgrade. If you say other reasons like need the money, moving town, etc., they will lowball you with the price offer knowing you're desperate to sell it, and will most likely take whatever they offer.",Other
8kc3bc,23119,Save your PowerPoint presentations with a .pps extension instead of .ppt. They'll open directly in presentation mode and PowerPoint will close when the slideshow is over.,SciTech
5z84y0,22982,"When you cringe from something embarrassing you used to do in the past, treat it as a good feeling. The cringe means that you're recognizing that you've gotten more mature with time.",Psychology
5q46sj,22976,"Take a screenshot of your mobile boarding pass before boarding an airplane so if you lose internet access, you can still pull it up.",SciTech
atxvhv,22913,"If you buy ground beef in bulk and freeze it, repackage it in serving-sized plastic baggies and completely flatten them. They'll stack nicely in your freezer and the larger surface area will allow them to thaw more rapidly when you need them.",Food_Drink
5shyo6,22753,When you start a new job make sure to keep the job description. That way you can easily update your Resume or LinkedIn with the new job at a later date.,Other
4l4p24,22627,"When starting to run, concentrate solely on form. Keep your hips, spine and neck aligned. Minimize up and down movement. Run in as straight a line as possible. By week 3 or 4, running at a steady pace will feel effortless.",Other
ducegx,22554,"When asking someone out, always give them your number instead of asking for theirs. Giving them the option to contact you is a sign of respect, and it takes a lot of the pressure off of them after being put on the spot.",Other
3enr7n,22491,"The bowline knot may be the most useful knot, because it it secure and can be tied and untied easily. You can do it in 4 simple steps.",Math
bpfqfs,22207,"If you're moving into a new apartment, take photos before putting any furniture in. That way you will already have pictures when moving out.",SciTech
81y1in,22151,"Before going to shop for a piece of furniture, snap a couple pictures of the room you're shopping for, it makes it much easier to match shapes and colours later when you're at the store.",Other
59x8lp,22104,Complete a simple task like making up your bed or preparing an actual breakfast when you wake up in the morning. The feeling of even the smallest accomplishment has been proven to make you more productive during the day.,Psychology
60vowf,22097,Addiction to anything is always fun at first and you will never see it until that it's too late. Listen to what people around you say even if it's hard.,Psychology
a6fjt4,22064,"Felt pads used under furniture feet should be checked every once in awhile as they can trap debris (sand, etc) that will scratch your floor even worse.",Other
dm4zek,21831,"Teach your dog to relinquish food, toys, etc. willingly (and do it *before* there's an emergency). It might save her life someday and/or save you from getting bitten.",Pets_Animals
6c89u1,21828,Don't buy a house near a school until that you've visited the property at both 8am and 3pm on weekday,SciTech
aemy3m,21790,"If you want to endear someone to you quickly, ask them for advice. Doesn't matter what on; just asking for their opinion on anything shows that you respect them and value their input.",Other
5qtx1m,21556,Keep extra napkins in your car's glove compartment. You won't believe how many times they'll get you out of a jam.,SciTech
96nrtk,21498,"You can turn off Reddit’s new, annoying ‘trending posts’ notifications by going to Settings > Notifications, and turning ‘Trending Posts’ off.",SciTech
a94wi5,21356,"If someone wishes you Merry Christmas and you don't celebrate Christmas, just say thank you. There's no need to tell them you don't celebrate. It just makes things awkward",Art_Event
69bzui,21210,"Instead of saying 'Sorry this is late', say 'Thanks for your patience.' Using positive language in a negative situation can have a big impact on how you're remembered.",Psychology
9hmbbn,21198,Always correct someone privately and one-on-one rather in a group setting. It will save them humiliation and they will have greater respect for you.,Psychology
8mkwka,21130,"If you're trying to improve, and you know you're gonna relapse, write a note to yourself saying why you shouldn't, and why you want to improve. Whenever you feel like you're gonna fall back, read the note.",Psychology
9abh4m,21105,"Overspend at places like Starbucks each month? Decide on the monthly budget you want for yourself and buy a gift card for that amount. Once it’s out, it’s done and force yourself to wait until that next month to get another.",Other
dzt3fu,21039,"If you ever spill laundry detergent, try cleaning it up first with laundry you already need to wash",Pets_Animals
8cyhrr,21036,"after a family member gets married, keep the list of things that they registered for but didn’t get and use it for birthday and Christmas presents. It will save you time wondering what they want especially if they’re difficult to shop for.",Art_Event
843mj7,21034,"Funky smell in the basement? If there's drains, pour a bucket of water down them to keep the trap full.",Phatic
4dt36i,20577,"Before arguing about religion/politics/sports, ask yourselves if anything would ever make either of you change your position. If either of you answer no, just agree to disagree—even the world's best table tennis player can't beat a wall.",Politics
5wb03s,20563,"If you have a loved one in an assisted living center, send them a card every once in a while. Just a few minutes of your time will mean the world to them.",Other
6c4o8i,20556,"If your company offers 401k matching, do it. That's an instant 100% return on investment. That's better than any stock, bond, mutual fund, etc in existence.",Other
38xryo,20497,How to lace your running shoes,Fashion
cflsz4,20454,"when you want to buy something but don’t actually need it, put it off until that your next pay check. The wait will teach you how much you want it, and help you avoid overspending.",Other
7pefv5,20379,"People want someone to tell them what to do in emergency situations. For example while performing CPR on someone don't say ""Someone call an ambulance"" instead talk to one person and ask him/her to call an ambulance directly.",Psychology
6qr91g,20313,"If you are more able and want to give your seat up to an elderly person/woman on public transportation, physically get up and offer them your seat instead of staying seated and asking. They are much more likely to accept your offer if the seat is physically open.",Politics
4j8aln,20267,"If you lock your keys in your car, don't call a locksmith, call a towing company. They will typically unlock your car for less than a locksmith, arrive faster, and are available 24/7",SciTech
6r49bj,20224,"if you're trying to choose the fastest line between many similarly long lines at an amusement park/airport customs/stadium/etc, choose the line with the most children. Groups with children usually go through as one transaction so the line will move faster.",Psychology
9fmb90,20140,"If your friend suddenly starts acting shady or distant from you for no apparent reason check up on them to make sure they are ok. Sometimes people need people to check up on them, but don’t want to seem needy.",Other
5w3xmp,20102,"Whenever you make eye contact with someone randomly, just smile! They'll most likely smile back and that just makes the world a little bit happier. :)",Other
djhkh3,20046,Spend a day looking through all the online stuff you Favorited and forgot. You'd be blown away by how much interesting and useful stuff is in there.,SciTech
66fip0,20039,"On a long car ride, stand-up comedy albums (found on Apple Music or Spotify) can make time pass by quicker than actual music.",Music
awud6s,19621,When microwaving leftover rice put a glass of water next to it. It will allow the rice to be softer.,Food_Drink
821762,19577,When cleaning your windows clean the inside vertically and outside horizontally. That way if there are streaks you know which side of the glass they're on.,SciTech
dxs61u,19547,"If you have a dashcam, keep a second memory card in your car. That way in the event of an accident, you can swap out the card to help protect the footage. Secondly, it allows you to have a backup if you main card fails while you are out and about.",Art_Event
8dgvkl,19450,"When posting your resume online for a specific job, copy the “looking for” section and paste in white font at bottom of your resume. You place higher because you’re a “perfect match” and humans won’t notice when they read it.",Other
5dok29,19399,If you are ever in a situation where you have to apologize. Give one heartfelt apology and move on. Repeatedly apologizing will only make it worse.,Other
5yjk61,19224,"If the emotional reaction of the person you're talking to seems out of proportion to the situation, they're probably upset about something other than the current topic of conversation.",Psychology
5fbvdg,19189,Write every email as if they will get forwarded on to the CEO.,Other
b8ff55,19072,"when buying a new appliance (eg, washer, dryer, dishwasher) ask an appliance REPAIRMAN which model he recommends. Don’t ask the salesman at Lowe’s...",Other
8xnbw5,18874,When applying for a new job take a note/screenshot of the key responsibilities so if you ever need to leave you can copy it and add those to your CV.,Other
7m1ctc,18417,"When packing plates, put paper plates between them to keep them from scratching/chipping",SciTech
66o5zm,18403,"If your milk smells sour, pour a little into a cup/glass and smell it again, often it is the residue in the neck/opening that is sour and not the milk inside.",Food_Drink
62sfup,18288,"If you buy baby / spring greens in the plastic container, put a slice of paper towel in there after you open it. It absorbs the condensation and makes the greens last longer.",Weather_Time
ctrs97,18252,"Put some cat litter in the bottom of your trash can before you put a liner or bag in, that way if a bag leaks the cat litter will help absorb the liquid making it much easier to deal with.",Pets_Animals
a2wigj,18068,When using a website chat feature type your messages in word or something else and copy and paste them into the chat. Support reps can see everything you type as you type it regardless if you send it.,SciTech
dto6g4,18021,"when dealing with lawyers, tell them everything. Lawyers can only assist you with the information you give them, and trying to hide something from them can make your situation far worse. This is especially true with situations where you need to declare past convictions, or drugs.",Psychology
a2mwwl,18000,"If you’re feeling stressed or overwhelmed because you have so much to do, make a list and physically cross them off or remove them from your phone as you go. It will let you know you’re making progress and give you a confidence boost that the others are also achievable.",Psychology
7d7ot9,17989,"To check if a map is up to date, look for South Sudan. It is the world's newest country, gaining its independence from Sudan in 2011.",Politics
8qt9im,17967,"If you share an 'inside joke' with a friend around other people, just let them know what it is even if they won't get it. People don't appreciate being excluded.",Other
772wsr,17877,Having trouble learning or grasping a concept? Pretend you're trying to explain it to someone else and your brain will trick itself into understanding it better.,SciTech
61erlu,17872,"If someone attempts to do something, especially for the first time, don't encourage them by telling them it's easy, it puts pressure on them to do it right first time and downplays their success when they achieve it.",Psychology
5mziv9,17863,"Always be gracious when friends or classmates get jobs you both applied to, they might be in a position to hire you in the future",SciTech
amod6d,17712,"When starting a free trial go ahead and cancel (if possible) as soon as you accept, that way it won’t sneak up on you and leave you paying for it later",Politics
arauef,17593,": If you're preparing for your exams/finals, always start from the hardest to the easiest, so that way you won't have to apply too much pressure on yourself the day before your exams/finals",SciTech
7d4knz,17583,"When taking apart a vehicle to work on it, take pics of ALL the screws and hardware in its original location. It will prevent ending up with hardware left over when it's all back together.",SciTech
cc4z8l,17559,Just because you’ve know that person for years doesn’t mean you should stay friends with them. A toxic friend need to be cut out of your life.,Psychology
4yduk4,17358,Complete a simple task like making up your bed or preparing a real breakfast when you wake up in the morning. The feeling of accomplishment will encourage you to achieve more throughout the day.,Psychology
ca34dk,17242,"when cutting garlic, oil up your blade, so the garlic won‘t stick to it.",Food_Drink
66l6nm,17167,"In order to be a better conversationalist, don't ask yes/no questions. Instead, ask ones that require a more thoughtful, in-depth response.",Phatic
44c60s,17138,"If you aren't good enough at anything to stand out, be reliable. Your faithfulness may be more useful to someone than being a flaky genius.",Psychology
38d5tt,17102,Testing a battery life,SciTech
6wcl7f,17055,Pack an empty water bottle in your carry on baggage when traveling. You can fill it up after being cleared through TSA.,Politics
8smhlp,17030,If you are going to be working on or cleaning a lawn mower take the spark plug out. Spinning the blade with your hand could cause it to start.,SciTech
54seqt,16856,"even if no one sees your art or photos, don’t stop creating them.",Art_Event
4f75f2,16656,"Watch ""silent movie"" comedies with younger kids - Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, Harold Lloyd, etc. The lack of dialogue and emphasis on physical storytelling will be extremely fun and engaging for the kids, and will keep grownups laughing too",Movies_TV
cavq4p,16594,- When researching things to do for your next leisure travel. Include <location> tourism scam into your search. All tourist heavy areas will have their own scams. This should not dampen your excitement but heighten your knowledge so your vacation will be more enjoyable,Travel_Geo
cqjir7,16501,"If someone is treating you to a meal and you're wondering how much you should spend, ask them what they're ordering to get a better idea of the range.",Other
64h0hy,16028,"When someone suffers a personal tragedy, don't ask if they need anything. They'll almost always say they don't. Instead, just pick something, and do it.",Other
b5mwf2,15977,"When you move into a new place, find out where your main water valve is. You may need to turn it off quickly if a pipe bursts. I just learnt this the hard way.",SciTech
8agctz,15947,"[LPT] If it's the same price, buy the hard copy rather than the online streamed version. You can lose access to what you've purchased if the streaming service decide to change their terms and conditions.",SciTech
4fzk5s,15926,"When selecting a text with your mouse, double-click on the first word, hold down the mouse on the second click and then select your text. It will now select text by words, not characters.",SciTech
656c0g,15919,try and spend time with the elderly if possible. A little conversation with a lonely old neighbor every now and then can really brighten their life.,Psychology
cqtnxc,15903,"When you are handed a claim ticket for anything (dry cleaning, luggage, valet parking, etc.) immediately take a picture of it with your phone. That way, if it becomes lost you can still claim your property without a hassle.",Politics
cgefdz,15886,"If you're on vacation and find yourself in a souvenir shop... DON'T TOUCH ANYTHING. Places may rig certain ""expensive"" items to fall apart, then forcing you to pay for damages. Learned this the hard way in Mexico",Travel_Geo
88i3xi,15803,"When you are on a long roadtrip and want to eat at a restaurant by the highway, always pick one with a lot of trucks outside. Truckers often take the same tour hundreds of times and know for sure where to stop for a good (and cheap) meal.",Food_Drink
5ljp12,15733,"When writing a thesis or scientific paper, don't end the day with a completed section. Write a few sentences into the next section to help yourself get started the next day.",SciTech
bkegb4,15593,Put a piece of clear tape over the speaker grill of kids toys that are way too loud in order to help dampen the volume. Helps prevent insanity!,Other
5ytv1f,15511,"When memorizing a speech, memorize the main points instead of memorizing word for word.",SciTech
ahlrdk,15435,"When you move somewhere new, specially if living alone, make a copy of your key to your residence and hide it or give it to someone trustworthy. Two dollars is cheaper than a locksmith if you lose the key.",Other
ae78w3,15230,The best parking spot at a grocery store isn't the one closest to the entrance. It's the one closest to the cart return.,Travel_Geo
5c1b95,15173,"Just Because The Election Is Over, Does Not Mean That This Subreddit Will Be Accepting Politics or Politic Related Tips. We Will Still Not Accept Them. Keep Those Posts To Their Proper Subreddits. - Thank you.",Politics
7etb29,15171,"Before you send that risky text, imagine what it would sound like being read out loud by a judge in a courtroom",Literature
5c44so,15152,"Don't have serious arguments via text (especially with your SO.) Tone does not translate, comments can be misunderstood, and if things really go south, the messages you send can be used against you. Calling them has a better chance to deescalate the problem.",SciTech
6j7vxf,15108,"When you are in the kitchen waiting on microwave or kettle, use the time to speed race doing cleaning up.",SciTech
6qaptg,15037,"Throw a couple of water bottle caps in your pocket before going to a concert or sports event. They take them off before giving them to you, making them easy to spill.",Art_Event
8lrwiv,15016,Take this time when all companies are updating their privacy policies to ‘Unsubscribe’ from the services you don’t use anymore.,Other
a0cdex,14965,"If you're waitlisted for a college course, show up to class the first day anyways. The professor may be willing to add you to the class. Many times other students drop or they'll just let a few more in. Can't hurt to ask!",SciTech
9fpqrr,14818,Go to GoodWill in rich areas there will be name brand clothes and probably clothes only ever worn once before,Other
5ukjbn,14733,"My recently deceased uncle always told me this. Never skimp on two things, your shoes or your mattress. You spend too much time in them to be uncomfortable.",Fashion
dpssfo,14661,"If you are looking for a safe place to take your family trick or treating, look into local nursing homes and rehabilitation centers passing out candy. The elderly people there would really enjoy getting to see kids in their costumes and pass out candy.",Other
6taimw,14655,"When someone steps out of their comfort zone or does an activity they usually avoid, don't make a big deal out of it. The extra attention may discourage them from doing it again.",Psychology
4xl0z5,14631,when you get to choose your seat on a flight try to pick the row just before the wings of the plane begin. Plane stability is based on center of gravity so close to the wing will almost always be the smoothest flight.,SciTech
8wnsdx,14575,"After constructing IKEA furniture, tape the provided tools to the back or underside of your new furniture. When you need to tighten some screws or fix something, they will be right there.",Other
cfe205,14535,"Don’t throw away that jar of pickles when they are gone. Instead refill it with some sliced red onion and cherry tomatoes. Add a little extra white vinegar, salt and sugar and in a week you will have a jar of yummies for salads, burgers or whatever.",Other
39gfg3,14481,"After a car accident, step-by-step checklist. Getting into a car accident can be jarring and emotional, even if it’s a small fender bender. Make a checklist to help take the thinking out of what information to collect.",SciTech
5vf5oz,14455,"When taking pictures on your phone of/with other people, launch the camera from your lockscreen so that if they ask to see how the picture turned out and you have to hand them your phone, they can't snoop through your other photos",SciTech
46hswx,14427,"If someone does a good job for you and you are asked to do a survey, do it. Their compensation may depend on it.",Other
7qwvgo,14422,"Turn your radio off and listen to your car once in a while. Noises from the engine, tires, breaks, suspension, etc. can tell you a lot. You can catch many mechanical issues early, before they become expensive repairs.",SciTech
ae5jel,14364,"Don't store bananas with your other fruits. Bananas give of a lot of ethylene in its ripening process which quickens the ripening process of your other fruits. (or do just that if you do want to ripen them faster). Alternatively, store bananas with your potatoes and onions to halt germination.",Food_Drink
5bxodt,14336,"Feeling ""over it""? Tune into the Weather Channel. The hero's over there are airing an 8 hour show called ""Escape the Election: clouds rainbows, autumn splendor and smooth jazz evoke tranquility."" You're welcome.",Weather_Time
57qf1k,14319,: Don't use WD-40 to lubricate your bike chain. It contains a solvent and will actually breakdown the remaining lube on your chain.,SciTech
dd1gdj,14231,"when someone else starts an argument with you, ask yourself what would be the positive outcome of engaging in the argument. If there’s none, just walk away and don’t engage. You’ll probably save yourself unnecessary stress.",Psychology
8mhtfb,14188,"Looking to buy or rent a house in an unfamiliar neighborhood? Find Airbnb there, stay a few nights and walk to the train, grocery stores, etc. Get a better feel of it",Other
5s0pcp,14162,"If you borrow even a small amount money from someone, Pay them back as soon as you have any spare money. Even if its a minor amount, Even if they say not to worry. People will respect your integrity and not bad mouth you behind your back",Other
8pr8dq,14134,"When buying a used car, always go after it rains just in case they buffed any scratches with WD-40",Other
6e3ne1,14105,"You're going to be ""weird"" to someone, no matter what you do. There is no such thing as normal. You might as well just be yourself.",Psychology
do29nm,14037,"If your cat won't use the cat bed you bought try putting it underneath furniture like a coffee table or nightstand. They feel more at ease in an enclosed space, knowing a predator can't sneak up on them.",Pets_Animals
5pxc72,14020,Don't post pictures of yourself on vacation. Wait until that you get home. Posting them on vacation alerts people that your house is empty. Perfect for burglars.,Travel_Geo
